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1970 BUICK RIVIERA
130,000 MILES
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COREY1196
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when I try to start the car the engine wont even try to turn over and it has gas in it
Apr 19, 2013 at 1:39 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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does it crank?? can you turn it by hand??


how long since it ran??

Roy
Apr 19, 2013 at 3:15 PM
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HMAC300
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check battery condition first, charge it and have an auto parts store check it with a load test, it should have at least 12.4 volts with a digital voltmeter.
Apr 19, 2013 at 3:16 PM
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