Starter not working? 66 coronet

[Drock]

I left my coronet parked for about two weeks while out camping, came home last night tried to move it out of my driveway and it stuttered a bit then click click click. I'm hoping from the video I've posted here someone can give me some pointers where to start. I recently replaced the starter relay, the battery is good and fully charged. I also found out while inspecting everything that the alternator mount is incorrect and the mounting bolt was stripped, they threw a fix a spring thread in and called it a day well that didn't work. I have ordered the correct mounting bracket and it should be here in the morning. Any suggestions would be awesome.

 

[Drock]

Correction the one below the ignition switch relay is the for horn, however, I have not replaced the regulator.

 

[PurpleBeeper]

I think your good battery is dead (maybe a small short "somewhere" in the wiring draining it). Jump start it & see if she fires up. Then put a regular old voltage meter on the battery posts. Should be "I think" about 12.2 volts when not running & something like 14.5 volts when running if the alternator is good. Maybe the alternator wasn't charging like you thought if the belt was a little loose? Good place to start anyway.

 

[Drock]

Thanks, as I mentioned battery is good.

I think your good battery is dead (maybe a small short "somewhere" in the wiring draining it). Jump start it & see if she fires up. Then put a regular old voltage meter on the battery posts. Should be "I think" about 12.2 volts when not running & something like 14.5 volts when running if the alternator is good. Maybe the alternator wasn't charging like you thought if the belt was a little loose? Good place to start anyway.

 

[oldbee]

Clean all your connections first, also maybe a bad batt. cable.

 

[Gpuller]

Make sure the starter relay is grounded good to the firewall. Check and clean your battery connections. Even if your battery says 12+ volts doesn't mean its good. If possible swap with a known good one.

 

[moparnation74]

I would start at what was replaced...check connections etc...

Do you have a bump starter you can connect to the starter relay to try?

 

[oldbee]

Also you could probably see 12.3v on a meter but have a bad battery(shorted cell). Try a jump start like previously said.

 

[Drock]

Also you could probably see 12.3v on a meter but have a bad battery(shorted cell). Try a jump start like previously said.

Tried jump start last night, no luck some response... click click click. seems strange that a short would develop while stationary for a few weeks.

 

[Drock]

I would start at what was replaced...check connections etc...

Do you have a bump starter you can connect to the starter relay to try?

I drove it for about 4 weeks with the starter relay changed with no issues. checked that it is passing voltage when turned over and its functional.

 

[moparnation74]

Have you checked the starter itself?

 

[Drock]

I would start at what was replaced...check connections etc...

Do you have a bump starter you can connect to the starter relay to try?

I don't seems worth the purchase, i should probably have one around..

 

[Drock]

Have you checked the starter itself?

No I havent, seems like i would need the bump starter to check while im on my back under the car?

 

[moparnation74]

They are very handy to have around and take up small space...

I don't seems worth the purchase, i should probably have one around..

 

[moparnation74]

No I havent, seems like i would need the bump starter to check while im on my back under the car?

Or the old school large screwdriver and cross the terminals trick....

 

[Drock]

Or the old school large screwdriver and cross the terminals trick....

I'll get it on some jack stands , keep you posted.. anything else you can think to check let me know.. just for a sanity check, i should hear the starter try and turn even if the alternator is not fully engaged with the belts?

 

[Mike67]

Sounds like the starter, take a hammer and rap on it a couple of times.
Also a dmm won't show a true state of the battery but can give you a clue . You need a load check to really know its condition

 

[oldbee]

EVERYtime I change anything I clean & shine up every connection. Word to the wise!

 

[Gpuller]

Tried jump start last night, no luck some response... click click click. seems strange that a short would develop while stationary for a few weeks.

Batteries can take a dump anytime.

 

[Drock]

Or the old school large screwdriver and cross the terminals trick....

Nice trick, the starter does fire when you short across it. what next?