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Looking for ideas. I removed my engine from my 69 bus and following the instillation I find that the motor won't start, the starter won't even turn over. I check the connections on the starter and all are fine and test out well.l I did replace the starter however following this issue I put the old one back in and still no luck. Battery is charged and everything appears to be hooked up correctly. If you have any suggestions I would appreciate it. Thanks. Bill

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FC Bill
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Can you turn the engine over by hand?

That's via the crankshaft pulley / fan belt, with transmission in neutral. You should be able to turn it over very slowly against compression pressure (which will leak away).

John

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John Henderson

The problem is electrical

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FC Bill

Do you hear the starter solenoid engage (a heavy clunk) when the key is turned to start?

John

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John Henderson

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John

Check the ground strap or provide temporary ground between the engine block and the body with good jumper cables to see if you have a ground problem.

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Jan Andersson

Thanks for the information. I checked out all of the connections and had good power to the solenoid frome the battery and the switch, as it turns out it was a dirty connection on the hot wire from the ignition switch. Once I cleaned the connection I was in business. Thanks again to all

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FC Bill

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