Motor will not roll over or engage starter

Tiny
NOVAMATT1970
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  • 1970 CHEVROLET NOVA
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 4,000 MILES
My car has power to everything and battery was tested and was good. But when you turn the key it will not roll over or even engage the starter. If you hook up a battery charger to it on charge it starts up right away though. Car does have a MSD 6AL ignition.
Friday, June 1st, 2018 AT 6:30 AM

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Tiny
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That sounds like the battery terminal connections are loose.
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Friday, June 1st, 2018 AT 7:35 AM
Tiny
STEVE W.
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Yes, loose or corroded battery connection or poor ground connection would cause that. A marginal connection would still power the lower draw items but when you load it with the high draw starter it cannot carry enough amperage to turn the starter motor over.
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Friday, June 1st, 2018 AT 7:48 AM

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