SPONSORED LINKS

1968 Ford Galaxie starting problems

Tiny
RODSGALAXIE
  • MEMBER
  • 1968 FORD GALAXIE
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 135,000 MILES
I am starting to work on a 1968 Galaxie. The car has sat for years. It wouldn't turn over until I ran the shift lever back and forth several times. I got it to turn over about 5 times while checking compression with no plugs. Then it quit again. Battery is good I changed the starter solenoid to no avail. How do I check the starter itself directly?

Rod
SPONSORED LINKS
Friday, November 13th, 2009 AT 5:28 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
HMAC300
  • MECHANIC
  • 48,601 POSTS
Before you start ripping a starter out, if this is an automatic, check the nuetral safety switch to see if it is allowing the power to go through it. A mechanic would know how to test this.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+2
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 AT 5:10 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Not Running Content

How to fix an engine that wont start
VIDEO
How to fix an engine that wont start
Instructional repair video
Engine Not Starting - Top 3 Easy Steps
GUIDE
Engine Not Starting - Top 3 Easy Steps
Over the past 20 years on 2CarPros we have identified the top three problems that are easily fixed. This can save you a trip to the repair garage or calling a tow truck and...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links