Engine won't crank over

Tiny
AGRADO
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  • 1961 CHEVROLET IMPALA
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 35,000 MILES
I have a 1961 chevy impala starts up in the morning... but after is runs will not start back up.... no noise is from starter made... no clicking... any ideas?


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Thursday, February 14th, 2008 AT 4:55 PM

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Tiny
MASTERTECHTIM
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With a test light check the small wire at the starter motor and see if it has power when cranking. If it lights when turning the key to crank then replace your starter motor.(Most likely cause)
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Thursday, February 14th, 2008 AT 5:02 PM
Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Check for power at the purple wire on the solenoid-power there while in start position-you have a bad starter. No power could mean the neutral safety switch at the transmission or the ignition switch itself
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Thursday, February 14th, 2008 AT 5:02 PM
Tiny
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It was the starter I replaced it with an AC Delco and works great.
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Friday, February 15th, 2008 AT 5:12 PM

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