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bouncytruck · 06-08-2007, 10:37 PM

My 72 seems to be coming close to some starting issues. A couple times when I've turned the key, it sort of bogs down before it gets started. I was thinking it might be the battery (it is stamped as new in 2001). I put the volt meter on it tonight when I got home. It had 13.85. I started the truck several times until it bogged down and then tested the battery again. This time it showed 12.58. I just wanted to see if ya all thought it might be the battery or the starter before I spend the $ on a battery.

ABLAZN · 06-08-2007, 11:10 PM

Bouncy,

Most of the auto parts stores should have a battery tester that puts a draw on like a starter. If the battery test good, then you can start looking else where. I will say that a 6 year old battery should be on its last legs and it might just be a good idea to replace it anyway.

bouncytruck · 06-08-2007, 11:27 PM

Good call on the tester. I forgot about that. I was thinking the battery might be on it's way out as well. I'll probably start there.

Dang it, I hate resetting all the stereo presets!

krue · 06-08-2007, 11:32 PM

Better to set the presets, than pull the starter for no reason.

BLUE THUNDER · 06-09-2007, 12:10 AM

Sounds like a bad battery. When you tested your battery it may have indicated 13.85 volts, but under a load, (when starting) it probably drops down to 3 or 4 volts. That usually means you have a dead cell in the battery. Autozone can test it for you and let you know for sure. Later, Mario.

EFI70Blazer · 06-09-2007, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

Better to set the presets, than pull the starter for no reason.

Also better to set the presets than be stranded somewhere because it won't start.

06-08-2007, 10:37 PM	#1
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	starting issues My 72 seems to be coming close to some starting issues. A couple times when I've turned the key, it sort of bogs down before it gets started. I was thinking it might be the battery (it is stamped as new in 2001). I put the volt meter on it tonight when I got home. It had 13.85. I started the truck several times until it bogged down and then tested the battery again. This time it showed 12.58. I just wanted to see if ya all thought it might be the battery or the starter before I spend the $ on a battery. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-08-2007, 11:10 PM	#2
ABLAZN Oh..never mind.... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 588	Re: starting issues Bouncy, Most of the auto parts stores should have a battery tester that puts a draw on like a starter. If the battery test good, then you can start looking else where. I will say that a 6 year old battery should be on its last legs and it might just be a good idea to replace it anyway. __________________ 1972 Blazer -6 inch lift -35 inch BFG A/T's Turbo 350 NP-205 454 BB (for now) MORE TO COME !!!!!! Now going to 2WD!!!!! Sold. I got it back after 22 years and did not even know it !!! THE STORY HERE Project Low Down Dirty Rat

06-08-2007, 11:27 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: starting issues Good call on the tester. I forgot about that. I was thinking the battery might be on it's way out as well. I'll probably start there. Dang it, I hate resetting all the stereo presets! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

06-08-2007, 11:32 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: starting issues Better to set the presets, than pull the starter for no reason. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-09-2007, 12:10 AM	#5
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: starting issues Sounds like a bad battery. When you tested your battery it may have indicated 13.85 volts, but under a load, (when starting) it probably drops down to 3 or 4 volts. That usually means you have a dead cell in the battery. Autozone can test it for you and let you know for sure. Later, Mario.



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