Another view of yesterday's kitteh.
Posted on 07/31/2015 11:49:41 AM PDT by Slings and Arrows
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You need a voltmeter. If you’ve been repeatedly trying to start it without success you may have run the battery down as well given your high temps.
I know, you didn’t need to hear that.
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As much business as this guy does, you would think he could do a charity case once in a while. I mean, he’s been in business in the same spot for 32 years, and I’m sure he didn’t get there by ripping people off.
*sigh*
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Brand new battery. Not even two weeks out of the shop (for what that means) and it’s not lagging when I start it. It starts just fine the first time, but I try to start it when I have been in a store for 10-30 minutes, and it grinds. I’ve taken to backing into my spot so I can clutch start it if I need to.
The starter (rebuilt) is less than two years old, and I don’t drive the truck in the warmer part of the day because it has no A/C, and I’m a ol’ lady. A/C was never installed, as the truck was destined for Puget Sound, WA.
Umm..
You mean that the starter cranks but the engine won't start? (My interpretation of "it grinds"..)
If it cranks over and keeps doing that there is nothing wrong with your starter or solenoid. That puts you into the 'fuel' or 'ignition' area.
IIRC you have replaced a fuel pump, yes? (Posibly eliminating that part. Unless it has two fuel pumps, one in the tank - a pre-pump - and another external - a 'high pressure' pump. When it cools down does it start then? (It would still be warm if driven and then parked for 10-30 minutes...)
The starter cranks but the engine is slow to start. (My definition of grinding.)
The fuel pump has been replaced in the last year. The current starter is a rebuilt one less than two years old. Only one fuel pump in the system.
When it cools down, it is easier to start.
101, 15%, SSW @ 18, heat index 97. I’ve had better days! LOL!
But I hate the days they do yard work!
That annoyed me when we lived in apartments, too.
It was less hot here today - quite pleasant at the park in the early afternoon.
I don’t know what height the blades on the mower are set for, but the guy does a super job of mowing the curbs! They won’t let maintenance start at 0700, so he is usually here around 0900, since he has to check in, then drive from Vegas, and unless there is something “pressing,” he is the only one on Property. I feel bad for the guy.
I will be taking my poor left foot to bed in a few, because I can’t think of anything better to do.
Also, I will go to Wally World early, and hope I have enough to get all the stuff I need. I think I can...we shall see...
Salt was calling my name, but I still can’t taste it, which means it’s what I need. I don’t know why I’m so tired. I will have a couple of breathing treatments and call it a night.
So until the next time, TA!!!
OK.. Just trying to make sure we're speaking from the same vocabulary list. What is slow, the cranking, or does it crank at what seems the normal speed but just doesn't start?
Is this fuel injection or a good ol' carburetor?
Reason for question - if carb, it could have a sticking float or similar issue that allows gas to continue to drip into the intake while it sits when warm. Then when you come back to start it, it is flooded for all practical purposes, and has to crank (and crank) until the raw gas clears out. If this is the case, if you put the gas pedal to the floor (thus opening up orifice for more air) it should clear out the extra gas and allow it to start. Just be ready to get the lead foot off the gas when it starts.. ;-)
The other scenario with a carb is a vapor lock. That probably needs to cool down to remedy. They do make thermo-insulating gasket type things to put between carb and manifold to help cut down on heat transfered to the carb.
If it is fuel injected it could be a similar condition (flooding) due to a dripping injector. Throttle-body injection - which acts almost like a carb - especially in Chrysler products of a certain vintage would do that. (I forget what years but I had a company issued vehicle that did that.)
I like the kitty playing jenga. He is better at it then me
I hope you have a good night. I took the trash out, and now I have to move the car so the trash can be collected.
Some West Side Story gang cats
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Another view of yesterday's kitteh.
Yesterday’s kitteh is athletic.
Good morning TC, Jake, Shannon, and chickadees.
Morning! Jake and Shannon got a little wet.
It’s raining here too.
Nothing major: just enough to get cats wet.
I think getting wet and going to the vet are the two things cats hate the most.
TC, I have a cyber cat. I’m going to get a snail mail letter and photograph once a month from him.
I’m very happy. I’m hoping Ceiling Cat will let me meet him someday and give him a forever home.
It will be fun for you to have a kitty pen pal! I hope things work out for you to keep him in real life someday.
My kids are always asking for more pets, but it wouldn’t be fair to Jake and Shannon. Maybe when four of five children have moved out, we’ll get another greyhound.
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