Main IndexAuto Repair Home Search Posts SEARCH
POSTS 		Who's Online WHO'S
ONLINE 		Log in LOG
IN




Automotive Repair
Car Troubleshooting Topics
  Car Troubleshooting
  Engine Troubleshooting
  Engine Fault Codes
  Electrical and Wiring
  Transmission Problems

Car Repair Topics
  Car Making Noises
  Car Stereo Repair
  Heating or AC Issues
  Motorcycles and ATVs
  Tricks of the Trade
  Truck Repair Advice

Site Options:   
  Login
  Sign up here!



Latest Forum Post
with_replies.gif image   1989 toyota pickup 3.0 crank no start
I have a 1989 toyota pickup 3.0 crank no...

with_replies.gif image   Strut spring orientation and strut mount tension nut
2017 Nissan rogue awd 2.5 L Put in Monro...

with_replies.gif image   Transmission stuck in part, I have tried everything
So I'm working on my elderly fathers 201...

with_replies.gif image   2017 dodge journey LED headlights on/off randomly
Year of vehicle 2017 Make of vehicle dod...

with_replies.gif image   Kia Soul starter replacement issues!
Okay so my car is a 2010 Kia soul 2.0 en...

hot_with_replies.gif image   Please Help - Knock sound & engine fail
Hi all, Hoping to get some insight and ...

with_replies.gif image   multiple warning lights
2013 GMC Terrain 130,000 miles 4 cylinde...

with_replies.gif image   03 alero no low speed blower
Good day everyone, I have a 2003 Olds a...

with_replies.gif image   04 Chevy 2500hd tail light issues
Help!!! I have changed my combo switch...

with_replies.gif image   1999 Grand Caravan Sport not starting.
Hi. I'm new here. I hope someone can hel...




62 Belair starting problem

Search for (search options)
 



mrc55
User

Jul 23, 2019, 8:13 AM

Post #1 of 4 (1002 views)
  post locked   62 Belair starting problem  
1962 Chev Belair
original 283
everything original except added headers
Awhile back, with original starter, after being driven for half hour to an hour, engine would not start. Acted like battery was dead but had a full charge. At first, after it cooled down for a half an hour or so it would start right up. As time went on it got worse. I put in a brand new starter which turns over much faster than the old starter but it does the same thing. I put it in Sunday, took it for a drive yesterday for about an hour. Came home, shut it off and tried to restart. Making a rapid clicking noise at the solenoid. Came back out an hour later and it started right up.
Thoughts? Thanks in advance!!


Sidom
Veteran / Moderator
Sidom profile image

Jul 23, 2019, 11:48 AM

Post #2 of 4 (993 views)
  post locked   Re: 62 Belair starting problem  
Start off with the basics, have the battery tested. Make sure the connections are clean, also clean the connections on the block & body for the grounds. If the cables are old, it wouldn't hurt to toss a couple of new ones on.
Also when it's not cranking when it's hot, pull the coil wire off the coil and try to crank it....see if that has any affect on it.


mrc55
User

Jul 30, 2019, 7:30 AM

Post #3 of 4 (940 views)
  post locked   Re: 62 Belair starting problem  
Thanks for your response! Battey is good. Ended up replacing the voltage regulator and so far so good.


Tom Greenleaf
Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator
Tom Greenleaf profile image

Jul 30, 2019, 8:54 AM

Post #4 of 4 (934 views)
  post locked   Re: 62 Belair starting problem  
Hey - glad you found one and it fixed the problem. I'll close this out as solved when done. You can ask to re-open it if wanted.
Just one last thing because of age of the thing. If the regulator is on firewall, two screws to side of a cover type save it! You can take those apart clean, adjust and fix the things and paint it up like OE again. At least look inside if that type if burned up forget it other stuff is adjustable and make work that's all. Hard to find I bet?


Tom






 
 
 






Search for (options) Privacy Sitemap