Re: IML: Starting my 64 Imperial

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Forgive me for weighing in so late on this. I once had a car that acted as you have described. I replaced many parts and performed much maintenance, only to eventually replace the battery cables antd achieve instant success. I cut the insulation down the length of the positive cable, and though the terminal clamp was all bright and shiny, the copper was as green as envy. It was indeed resistance to current flow.

 

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> From: Mark Elliott <deadfishe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
>
> > FIrst off I would like to thank all those who offered suggestions on 
> > my query about starting my Imperial. I have finally had time to go 
> > out and try some of the suggestions. Here is what I Have done so far. 
> > 
> > I checked the voltage at the terminals of he battery and it is 14.8 
> > volts. I took off the battery cables and cleaned the terminals and 
> > the battery cables. Measuring the voltage from the cable to the 
> > cables I also get 14.8 volts. I measured the ohms of the cables. On 
> > the positive cable I got .1 ohm, and on the negative cable I got 
> > about 1 ohm. Is that too high on either cable? The positive 
> > cable goes from the battery to the fender, and then there is another 
> > cable that runs from there 
> to the starter. The resistance on the 
> > second cable was 0 according to my wife (I couldn't see the ohm meter) 
> > 
> > I did try hit hitting the starter with a rubber mallet incase it was 
> > just stuck, but that didn't make any difference. 
> > 
> > I am definitely hearing a click (like the solenoid) when I turn the 
> > key (though it is only a single click, rather than multiple (which is 
> > what I am more used to hearing). There were a couple of times where 
> > it sounded like the engine was starting to turn. So I am assuming 
> > that the engine isn't stuck (I haven't tried turning it by hand yet). 
> > 
> > Is it possible for the battery to have adequate voltage, but not 
> > enough current? I had planned on swapping out a different battery, 
> > but all my batteries are the front connect type, and the Imperial 
> > requires a top connect battery, plus the voltage seems reasonable. 
> > 
> > Any addit
> ional suggestions? My wife says to include that if anyone 
> > ones a 64 4 door, this one is available cheap. It is complete 
> > (though in pieces), with lots of spare parts. Though you will have 
> > to haul it away (after all, I can't get it started), and it will need 
> > to be moved soon. 
> > 
> > Thanks, 
> > 
> > Mark Elliott 
> > non starting 64 Imperial that needs to be moved. 
> > 
> > 
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