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Old May 29, 2023 | 07:45 PM
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Full battery barely any crank

Hey thirdgen, so I tried to fire her up today (hasn't started in 10+ years) she seems to want to start but I can't get the car to turn over long enough before I hear the solenoid and it stops turning ! So am I nor getting enough power to the starter? I replaced the starter a week ago and just had the battery tested it Says it all good, what should I look for? i have 12-13 volts going to the solenoid, I'm pulling my hair out because I feel I'm so close to starting this beast !
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Old May 29, 2023 | 07:50 PM
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Car: '83 Firebird (T/A Clone)
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Re: Full battery barely any crank

Battery cables...
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Old May 29, 2023 | 08:06 PM
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**** could it be that simple ? I'll update you guys tomorrow with my findings
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Old Jun 4, 2023 | 06:01 PM
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You guys were right ! Now I have full crank but it seems as though the timings off, it won't start but fires a couple cylinders. Any tips with the timing ?
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Old Jun 4, 2023 | 11:07 PM
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Check to make sure the firing order is correct. If it is, rotate the ditributor slightly each direction until the engine starts...
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