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Re: [T3] Hard Starting (6V) (kinda long)


On 9 Oct 2001, at 13:31, Jaranson, John (J.W.) wrote:

> Symptoms:
> 
> 1. Will turn over strong(for a 6V system) two or three times.  Maybe 5
> seconds or so each.  Then won't turn over again.  Will occasionally
> turn over again after letting it sit for a few hours, but only once or
> twice.

When you say that it "won't turn over again" what exactly do you 
mean? What happens and what doesn't happen? I just want to 
know whether the starter is lifeless or the engine is locked up.

> 2. Will start with Ether (starting fluid).
> 
> 3. Will start again if it dies or I shut it off and try to start again
> right away once it is warmed up.
> 
> 4. Runs good once I get it started.
> 
> 5. Has a slight hesitation when first getting into the throttle.

First time after starting, or every time you come off idle?

> What I have done so far:

You seem to have covered all the bases.

You might want to take the transmission ground strap off and clean 
both ends, then remount it with grease. Check the chassis end of 
the battery ground strap. Put a voltmeter on the output side of the 
ignition switch so you can see if the voltage is getting past the 
switch.

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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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