i don't know where to go from here my teacher brought in a old 80 vet that has been sitting for over 10 day changed the starter and cant get it to turn over what do i do

Asked by MDX_4955 Oct 20, 2015 at 01:34 PM about the 1980 Chevrolet Corvette

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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It has power to the started I checked the wipers, head lights ,turn singnals ,and the fule pump works i took out all the fuses and realys gouig to replace them tomorrow and I meant to say 10 years not 10 days

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I already removed the spark plugs and I will research the crankshaft pully because honestly I'm new to this I'm a body man and when my teacher bring it in I was the only one willing to do the job

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I definitely will this is th only site I actually had feedback from but if I can turn it by hand I still need to figure out why the starters not turning

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Also, when you changed the starter, was there 1 small wire? You have to get that wire on the correct post on the solenoid, if it is not it would be just like its dead. Small purple wire energizes the solenoid to engage the starter drive.

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Yeah I tried it on both the start post and ignition post neither turned it I know the two main wires that run to the solenoid have power when I tested it

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Thanks for this by the way but I know the starter is good I tested the old one with a battery charger the piston worked but it fails to turn so we got a new one tested and installed it so I know that it works

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And I dream about the sound of it coming back to life I might have a opportunity of owning it after its all said and done so step by step it is

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Unfortunately my teacher was not here today so didn't make any progress but i will keep yinz posted .

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Do not force it, need to work it back and forth with some Marvels Mystery Oil as Js08016 says, that should work good, try and use something to get the oil as far back into the cylinder as you can since the cylinders are on an angle, so as to let the oil get the back of the rings. The oil will run down to the low side of the piston. Don't worry about putting too much in as once it is free we'll be turning the engine over to get what ever excess out. Leave her sit...

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How would I get it in the cylinder .. Through the spark plugs?

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I used a breaker bar on it and got it to turn over the more I work it the smother it turns.

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Honestly thank you for all the help I really appreciate it and I cleaned the file lines already and put new rotors and breaks on the front.

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Yeah that was a fun job since their was rivits holding the rotors and hub together. Well thanks again I'll try everything out tomorrow and keeps yinz posted.

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Say David, how many miles are on this Vet? and how about taking a picture and put it on one of your next post?

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I'm honestly not sure how many miles I never looked I will tomorrow and how do you post a picture I actually tried eairler and couldn't figure it out.

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Well as far as the picture, I'll try, computers really not my thing, there is a Add photo button that is on the left bottom of your answer box, tap that, I think "browse" comes up, hit that, then I'm not sure. I will post a pic. of my motor & let you know.

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I'm using my phone I don't think the mobile version has it.

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I see, there should be a way, I only know my computer. Maybe Js08016 will know.

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I'll try to download a picture to the shop computer I don't have internet at home or I would do it now.

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My school is only a 3 year class I'm a senior I have 4 periods which is about 3 hours a day and all of my time is being devoted to the vet except around January is skills USA so I have too practice painting but o will be doing that along side the vet.

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Good morning David, Js08016 & I will direct you in the best utilization of time. We would like to here this thing run also! Now, did you put any type of oil in the cylinders before turning it over with the breaker bar? The oil gets put in threw the spark plug holes. Just need to be careful of not applying too much force. (worried about rings snapping & scoring of cylinder walls). Each day that you can, work that motor back & forth some, eventually it will all be free. If need be you can add trany fluid into the cylinders as this is a very high detergent oil, if Marvels gets too expensive. What is your game plan for today?

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We moved her of off the lift to do some body work since we don't have the mavels mystery oil yet

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Oh, my, that car will keep you busy for years..ha! Now can you take the air filter off and get a good pic. of the carburetor? And remember, you can use trany fluid in the cylinders...

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Also is that a cross-fire injection? I had a Vet like that...Again, let us know how many miles are on it.

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The owner said it was original miles ,I will have to check on Monday and yes the hood was on it.

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I know the spark plugs were not original just for the fact they were ford plugs lol.

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Update .... I replaced all fuses and relays and checking the wiring and I got the car to start today but I had to by pass the ignition by conecting the solenoid and other other post with a screw driver

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So i have been trying to take out and replace the ignition switch took the column down to the switch and took the c clamp holding it and it still wont come out am i missing something

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