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1979 Chevrolet El Camino Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Ignition switch, Restore.
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Asked on June 12, 2012

Problems with wiring and starter.

My 1979 el camino is just about finished being restored. this is the first time in about a year and a half that we have tried to start it. when we tired to start it the starter kept turning over and wouldnt quit. we had to disconnet the battary to get it to quit. when we hook the battary back up it does not continue to turn. whe have bench tested the starter and it seems to work fine. what could be my problem.
Avatar Asked by sharkbait9588

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Replied on June 12, 2012

Sticky ignition switch maybe, check that first.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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Replied on June 12, 2012

any other problems i should check as well?

Tiny Response from sharkbait9588
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Replied on June 13, 2012

If there is a starter relay also check that.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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