On Jun 24, 5:21*pm, fzbuilder wrote:
On Jun 22, 11:10*am, "Calif Bill" wrote:

"fzbuilder" wrote in message

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Hey all, I have a issue with my starter cranking the engine so slow
that it will not start, then drains the battery. This happens with any
battery I put in it. I even had a Snap-on starter boost charger on it
and still not enough cranking. I ended up wiring 2 batteries in seires
for 24volts and it would crank fast (but still not start), then kill
the batteries after a few times. I am wondering if I have a dead short
somewhere and if anyone has any ideas before I start replacing stuff.
I just replaced the coil and after doing some tests per the Penta Book
and now I have spark, but I am worried to put the 24volts back on and
damage anything. I orginaly put the 24volts on from some advise and
now I hear that can mess up your system. Help Please!!

Ok...here is the latest. I took the starter off and took it to the
auto store. They tested it 3 times in a computerized machine and it
tested fine (passed) on all levels. Went *home and put the starter
back on then double checked all the electrical and conections. Tried
to start it, but same thing. Pulled all the plugs and wammmm...spins
like crazy. My next step is to pull the valve covers and make sure all
valves are moving. Any thoughts?

YES! leave thevalve covers alone. why do you want to get radical with
valve covers? why not pull the engine and take off the oil pan and see
if the crankshaft is turning?

Pardon me, I dont' want to come across like a smart -alec, but . look
at the bigger picture, Are you sure the ignition timing is correct?
too far advanced timing and the starter will act like it's hitting a
brick wall because the cylinders are firing too soon. You said you
replaced the coil. so I'm wowndering inf you did any thing else to the
distributor, by chance?

OK so you took the starter to the parts store and had them "test it" .
like most part stores, they possibly will hook it to to a fancy-
schmancy machine and let it free spin and scream at the top of it's
lungs. did anyone ever think to take it apart and see what kind of
shape it looked like inside?
HECK NO!

But it sure spun good. so test passed.