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Expert: - 6/11/2008


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Howdy I have a 67 rs ss. I am having a serious problem with her. She will not start without a boost from a running engine. I have changed the soleniod,had the starts bushings cleaned,new battery,today when I finally got her started I took her for a spin around the block and came back home. As I oput her into reverse she stalled and I had to reboost her. I can't turn her off cause if I do she won't restart HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am afraid I might have to send her back but I really don't want to!!

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It sounds like the battery is not being charged by the alternator/generator. If you have a voltmeter check the voltage at the battery with the engine running. If you do not have a voltmeter you will need to find someone that does and check the voltage. With the engine running at a fast idle the voltage should be at least 13.2 volts. Check and let me know.
Brad

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Expertise

All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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