what would they refill them with and did they recharge them before they checked CCAWell today I took went and got my batteries tested again. Had them tested where they actually drain and recharge it... needless to say I bought 2 new batteries. That and It would not start a few weeks ago with the radio on for about 15 min.
Also found out that my 8th digit of my vin is F.
Got new tires delivered today. Walmart.com has transforce at2 LT 225/75/16 on sale for $158 each with free shipping. Deal.
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What is killing your starters?Well, I’m getting pretty good at changing out starters. 700 miles on the last one. Got the old one out Saturday evening, got the new one in Sunday morning. While I was at it, the RF brake caliper had been sticking so I replaced that while the wheel was off. Then, one more trip to town when the short brake line that goes from the master cylinder to the front brake lines splitter block failed. So, anyway hopefully I’m done wrenching on it for a few days.
The starter that failed last fall was possibly the original starter. It had definitely been in there a long time. The replacement starter, the issue was solenoid related. The starter drive would engage the ring gear, but the starter motor itself would not energize and crank the engine. Since it was a warranted complete starter assembly, I replaced the entire unit. The batteries were new last year, and individually load tested perfect. The cables and connections were new as well.What is killing your starters?
have you checked the battery cables? The batteries? What are the starters doing when they fail?
Highly recommend upgrading to ARP starter bolts, torqued to suppled spec and properly installed support bracket.Well, I’m getting pretty good at changing out starters. 700 miles on the last one. Got the old one out Saturday evening, got the new one in Sunday morning.
Highly recommend upgrading to ARP starter bolts, torqued to suppled spec and properly installed support bracket.
The starter bolts are factory with the knurling. They are just fine. Starter brace…absolutely it is installed.I try and get new ac Delco starters for my trucks...
Chinesium brands are luck of the draw...
If original they are over 30 yrs old, no telling if they've been over torqued/stretched in the past.The starter bolts are factory with the knurling. They are just fine. Starter brace…absolutely it is installed.
Guy I worked with called my truck a "Clatter-Box". Have also had a few folks ask me if my engine was one of those old gas 350 conversion POS.I was having some issues with what I believe people on the site are calling fish bite. I wound up removing the IP filter in-line harness and now it is gone! I also cleaned every ground on the truck and that solved a weird issue I was seeing with cluster gauges. The other odd thing that was fixed also was I used to have a bad vibration inside the truck from below the dash by the heater box. When I cleaned and tightened the body to chassis ground the vibration is now gone. I assume that stud used for grounding on the passenger side possibly goes through the firewall and secures the heater box as well?
I have been reading everything I can on this site and my truck is consistently running better and better every time I learn something on here and then apply it to my truck. I greatly appreciate this forum and I doubt I would be in the spot I am now without the wealth of knowledge added by people on this site. I am very grateful
My final point for the day is.....I actually like the sound of this engine even though it is what some people say as being loud.
If you all had to give a good (even funny) description of the engine sound that a 6.5 makes I would love to hear what you think.
Thank you all again, this forum is a life saver.
