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Classifieds => Part & Car Leads => Topic started by: EZ Cool on June 02, 2017, 04:15:12 PM
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https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/cto/6154311148.html
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Love this line!!
Motor is in good shape, but does not run.
Keith
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And it also has a 'Leather Interior'!!! (must be from a plastic cow tho!)
Still, it looks like a decent entry-level project car for the price.
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I got all excited until I saw the engine bay. No brother for Dusty.
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Dear Barb and mid-60s Buick fans of . . . . . more!!!
I got all excited until I saw the engine bay. No brother for Dusty.
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/wink_smile_triangle.gif) . . . . Okay, I see your point. If Dusty had a brother you could do 1965 Buicks in stereo!! . . . (http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/D'oh.gif) . . . . (http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/scarcasm.gif)
Uh seriously, unless you are really sure you want two, you might want to stick to one for now! :laughing7:
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
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One will do. He needs to go see the electrical technician, he does not want to wake up. Checked all the obvious reasons , but no cigar. Tech is kind of busy so I'm waiting. This car here looked pretty good for 2 seconds 😂
kicking Dust
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Dear Barb and mid-60s Buick electricians, . . .
One will do. He needs to go see the electrical technician, he does not want to wake up. Checked all the obvious reasons , but no cigar.
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/wink_smile_triangle.gif) . . . Maybe you need a louder alarm clock!! . . . (http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/Laughing_LOL.gif)
Seriously, how often do you get Dusty on the road? Unless you are putting more miles than are prudent for a classic car, perhaps your problem is that the battery isn't getting recharged by the alternator. I resisted getting a trickle charger, but finally I was converted and have one for each of our Buicks. I followed the recommendations on this thread:
http://65gs.com/board/index.php?topic=3465.0 (http://65gs.com/board/index.php?topic=3465.0)
For my trusty wagon I bought the Battery Tender Jr. and for the 2000 Century I bought the standard Battery Tender. I haven't set up my wagon to recharge while not in use because the battery isn't in the car. I just keep the battery charged while waiting for the engine to come back from TA-Performance. On the 2000 Century I added a feed to the battery and ran the wires where I could easily reach them. When the car comes back into the garage, I connect the Battery Tender to the car and let it recharge the battery. The tender then keeps it charged until the next outing. These trickle charges appear to be the best choice to keep a battery in a less frequently used vehicle healthy.
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
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I thought it might be the battery , but no. It is not even trying to start.. Since is summer I am pretty busy at work. I'm sure the tech would figure it out. I was driving him quite a bit.
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I thought it might be the battery , but no. It is not even trying to start.. Since is summer I am pretty busy at work. I'm sure the tech would figure it out. I was driving him quite a bit.
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Have you cleaned the battery clamps? They can get just enough corrosion to create a no start or no turn over condition. They also need to be fairly tight to the battery posts.
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I thought it might be the battery , but no. It is not even trying to start.. Since is summer I am pretty busy at work. I'm sure the tech would figure it out. I was driving him quite a bit.
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Have you cleaned the battery clamps? They can get just enough corrosion to create a no start or no turn over condition. They also need to be fairly tight to the battery posts.
The post are brand new.
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I thought it might be the battery , but no. It is not even trying to start.. Since is summer I am pretty busy at work. I'm sure the tech would figure it out. I was driving him quite a bit.
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Have you cleaned the battery clamps? They can get just enough corrosion to create a no start or no turn over condition. They also need to be fairly tight to the battery posts.
The post are brand new.
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Everything is new battery, clamps, wires. I even had them replace the distributor again, that was only 1 yr old.
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Check the starter solenoid!
If you turn the key, and there is absolutely nothing, that would be suspect. The solenoid can be tested using a simple test lamp.
First check for power at the large terminal on the starter solenoid. The test lamp should light. Then need to check for power at the small terminals when the key is turned to start. If the lamp lights and the starter does not work, it is the solenoid.
Loren
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There is also a 'Neutral Safety Switch' on the transmission gear selector. (column shift, right?).
It's purpose is to only let the car start in 'park' or 'neutral'. You can try moving the shifter around and see if the starter will turn.
Faulty ignition switch is another possibility.
The tech should figure it out.
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There is also a 'Neutral Safety Switch' on the transmission gear selector. (column shift, right?).
It's purpose is to only let the car start in 'park' or 'neutral'. You can try moving the shifter around and see if the starter will turn.
Faulty ignition switch is another possibility.
The tech should figure it out.
Thanks for adding that Walt. The solenoid was one that recently troubled my youngest daughters car. It was intermittent also.
Made it fun to find. Every time I got to look at it , darn thing started fine. So even testing didn't show it faulty. Turned out it would get heat soaked, not start, cool down enough and then start. The little devil finally went toast permanently. Fixed it!
Testing at the solenoid at the pull in winding terminal would indicate trouble or not further up line. No power at the pull in terminal would indicate neutral safety switch or ignition switch issue possible.
Loren
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Dear Barb, Tom, Loren, Walt, and mid-60s Buick "natives," . . . .
(http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/wink_smile_triangle.gif) . . . Darn it Barb! See what you did? You got all the natives . . . . restless!! . . . . (http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/Laughing_LOL.gif)
I thought it might be the battery , but no. It is not even trying to start..
Okay it may not be the battery and you've got a bunch of suggestions that you might be able to check out for yourself. Certainly the 'Neutral Safety Switch' is an easy one to investigate. Try wiggling the transmission lever and see if that makes any difference. If the switch is worn moving the lever that might enough to restore contact and make Dusty turn over after all.
Still perhaps you should keep the trickle charger idea in the back of your head come autumn and winter (or summer monsoons.) If you decide that you don't want Dusty to suffer in wet weather, he might need a trickle charger for extended periods of bad weather.
Best of luck in figuring out why Dusty won't wake up! :icon_thumright:
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
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Check the starter solenoid!
If you turn the key, and there is absolutely nothing, that would be suspect. The solenoid can be tested using a simple test lamp.
First check for power at the large terminal on the starter solenoid. The test lamp should light. Then need to check for power at the small terminals when the key is turned to start. If the lamp lights and the starter does not work, it is the solenoid.
Loren
Thanks, I get the husband on that task. I'm away from Dusty till next sunday.
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Dear Barb, Tom, Loren, Walt, and mid-60s Buick "natives," . . . .
([url]http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/wink_smile_triangle.gif[/url]) . . . Darn it Barb! See what you did? You got all the natives . . . . restless!! . . . . ([url]http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/Laughing_LOL.gif[/url])
I thought it might be the battery , but no. It is not even trying to start..
Okay it may not be the battery and you've got a bunch of suggestions that you might be able to check out for yourself. Certainly the 'Neutral Safety Switch' is an easy one to investigate. Try wiggling the transmission lever and see if that makes any difference. If the switch is worn moving the lever that might enough to restore contact and make Dusty turn over after all.
Still perhaps you should keep the trickle charger idea in the back of your head come autumn and winter (or summer monsoons.) If you decide that you don't want Dusty to suffer in wet weather, he might need a trickle charger for extended periods of bad weather.
Best of luck in figuring out why Dusty won't wake up! :icon_thumright:
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
Dusty does not get wet unless is bath day. He has his own room all for himself.
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Thank you guys, I will let you know what the mystery problem is.
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Dear Barb and mid-60s Buick electricians,
Thank you guys, I will let you know what the mystery problem is.
What's the news on Dusty? Have you finally managed to get him to stop behaving like sleeping beauty?
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14:
P.S. (http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/wink.gif) . . . You really need to get Dusty to keep up with the times. The current Disney "retread" is "Beauty and the Beast!" . . . . (http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/rolleyes.gif)
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He is going to the technician today.
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Dear Barb and mid-60s Buick caregivers,
He is going to the technician today.
How is Dusty getting to the shop? Did you have to have him transported on a flatbed tow-truck?
Definitely not something I enjoy having done to any car, especially a classic - but what can ya' do? (http://www.canebas.org/WeatherCat/Forum_support_documents/Custom_emoticons/confused_do_no.gif)
Not that it helps really, but I do sympathize . . . Edouard
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No on the flat bed. Since it was a friend doing a favor a couldn't be picky. Hope his time away is not long.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170612/fdb75519c3304d8ad04d45cb541562cc.jpg)
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Dear Barb and mid-60s Buick owners who's cars are members of the family,
No on the flat bed. Since it was a friend doing a favor a couldn't be picky.
In such cases that's the best you can do. I do hope Dusty didn't have too much of a bumpy ride.
Hope his time away is not long.
I'll second that motion! :icon_thumright:
Cheers, Edouard :occasion14: