'69 Charger starting problem
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06/02/20 09:32 PM
06/02/20 09:32 PM
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moparfan53
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Hello, When I parked my '69 Charger last fall, it was running fine. When I went to get it out of storage today, it will crank but not start. Is 440 engine with Chrysler electronic conversion. What I have done so far; - poured a small amount of gas in carb. (I always do that on first start-up so engine catches faster without a lot of cranking). It did not catch at all, no backfire or anything. That was my first hint that there is a problem. - replaced ECU, then coil and as a last resort the ballast resistor (even though I knew it typically does not cause this problem), with known good spares. We then checked for spark at coil by holding coil wire close to metal part while cranking engine. My friend said there was no spark when cranking, but a spark when I turned ignition to off position. I am thinking maybe bad ignition switch? Or is it normal to have a spark when turning ignition off? I would not think it would be. Any info / suggestions / ideas are greatly appreciated.
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Re: '69 Charger starting problem
[Re: stumpy]
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06/03/20 08:08 PM
06/03/20 08:08 PM
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Dave_J
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Move the wiring at the firewall junction box around. You have two sources of hot feed from there ,one for start and one for run, and it may have gotten corroded from sitting. I agree, Bulkhead connector. Such a common place but often over looked. Take it apart and inspect the copper lugs. Any that are corrored can be taken out and brushed off with a brass brush. To remove a connector squeeze like in the picture below.
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Re: '69 Charger starting problem
[Re: Dave_J]
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06/03/20 09:36 PM
06/03/20 09:36 PM
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You might clean the male ones with a small metal bristle brush & the female ones with a spare male spade. I would jump 12V to the downstream end of the ballast & crank it & see if it starts then jump to the upstream side of the ballast & again see if it starts. Holler how it goes
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Re: '69 Charger starting problem
[Re: RapidRobert]
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07/02/20 09:59 PM
07/02/20 09:59 PM
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moparfan53
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I hope the old expression "better late than never" is true. The car was stored a ways away from me. Some unforseen issues caused scheduling problems with the property owner and me. Car is home now. Problem turned out to be bulkhead connections (as several people suggested). However, all the suggestions were possibilities. Thanks for all the replies, terminal info and testing info!
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Re: '69 Charger starting problem
[Re: moparx]
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07/03/20 04:42 PM
07/03/20 04:42 PM
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MikeyT
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I really enjoy reading about these electrical issues. Moparts has really great supports when it comes to problem solving. Plus it gives us novices ideas to consider when problems arise! To the original poster, I am glad it got figured out!
Mike
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