1972 RR 440 won’t start after running fine. Battery and fuses seem good. Replaced alternator, voltage regulator and ballast resistor. Any ideas?

[Bird 426]

If it was my car, and it isn't, from the hacked wiring I saw in the pictures, I would replace all of the wiring with M&H or Evans. New battery cables of the same. The big black wire on the alternator should have a guard on it.
Again, if it was mine.

 

[Dan yates]

I had never noticed that green button before. I’m not sure what it does. Looks like it runs through the firewall near the brake pedal…does it look like speaker wire? I don’t see it coming out in the engine bay.

I know this funky wiring isn’t helping my case but it did run quite well for the past year. Though I’m sure all it takes is something coming loose.

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Had a similar problem turned out that the relay was loose to the firewall tightened it no problem since

 

[Dennis H]

OP solved problem. Uuyy

 

[RemCharger]

The green button was for the juice.

 

[mopar 3 B]

If it was my car, and it isn't, from the hacked wiring I saw in the pictures, I would replace all of the wiring with M&H or Evans. New battery cables of the same. The big black wire on the alternator should have a guard on it.
Again, if it was mine.

Yea, lets replace the car to fix a simple start problem. I call that dumb money.

 

[Bird 426]

I have the money, dummy.

 

[Don selleck]

50+year old wire thats hacked up, I would replace it too, fire waiting to happen.

 

[mopar 3 B]

I have the money, dummy.

Well goody, goody.

 

[Dennis H]

Mine should’ve burned down 30 years ago. Next time I have a no start, I’ll tear down the whole goddam car like the boys here would want. Jesus Chrysler.

 

[Bird 426]

You betcha!

 

[mopar 3 B]

When did people start by-passing the common scene brain department?

 

[RJRENTON]

OP solved problem. Uuyy

Ano

OP solved problem. Uuyy

Another cryptic word........"Uuyy" = ????? What language is this??
BOB RENTON

 

[Dennis H]

As in uy yuy yuy. Or, C’mon man as Joe used to say.

 

[RJRENTON]

As in uy yuy yuy. Or, C’mon man as Joe used to say.

Joe who??? Still no comprehende?? Translate please.......
BOB RENTON

 

[eldubb440]

Joe who??? Still no comprehende?? Translate please.......
BOB RENTON

aka Pedo Pete

 

[Dennis H]

Joe who??? Still no comprehende?? Translate please.......
BOB RENTON

Sorry Bob. Many come here for advice. As do I. Lots of great advice here. Often though, answers seem to be elaborate or way beyond the means of some. Me included. To solve problems, why not always start with the simplest and least cost fix? Even as the dumbest guy here, I would clean cables first on a no start and spray the Bulkhead on an intermittent complete loss of power. Simple. Low cost. RISK stating the obvious to help members. Also, know when to throw in the towel and PAY for the expertise of others who are Pros and have (expensive) equipment. AC comes to mind.

 

[RJRENTON]

aka Pedo Pete

Who is PEDO PETE?
BOB RENTON

 

[Bird 426]

The guy probably likes Scotchlocks Bob, we just need to step away. Not sure why I have still have interest here, I merely suggested that a hacked harness ought to be replaced, if it was mine. Then, 2 people jump in condemning my response and going off of the deep end with all of this. Yeah, hack it up, hope your car doesn't burn up. Damn, there was never an argument to be had here. Plus the OP dropped out after he found his problem.