Ponysnake
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- Jan 29, 2014
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- Location
- Atlanta
- My Car
- 1971 M-code Convertible. One owner car until 10/13.
Also, 1965 Fastback, 1967 GT350, 1968 Convertible, and 1999 GT 35th Ltd.
I could use some help, on an issue with my 65 Fastback. This is probably a simple thing, but I just cannot figure it out.
Car is a Shelby Clone, and in the process I moved the battery to the trunK. Positive cable to the engine, is a big, fat, welding cable, and Negative ground is short cable to rear frame rail. Alternator, Battery, Starter Solenoid, Voltage Regulator are all new (each was replaced chasing this issue). Car is on a Battery Tender, and cranks over with ease and repeatedly when first attempting. No issues driving, and Alternator pumping 14 volts back to battery while driving. However......when I cut off the car, even for 5 minutes, it barely, barely cranks over. If I dont Fire It on 1st try, I need to jump it. Just like a car whose Lights have been left on. Battery will still show 12+ volts - but the Amps must be way off??? Once I leave it back on the Battery Tender overnight - it cranks over with ease, and forever. Could it be a heat issue? Should I try battery #3? Could it be the starter?
All ideas appreciated. At this point I am limited to only short trips "around the block" for fear of it not starting back up.
Car is a Shelby Clone, and in the process I moved the battery to the trunK. Positive cable to the engine, is a big, fat, welding cable, and Negative ground is short cable to rear frame rail. Alternator, Battery, Starter Solenoid, Voltage Regulator are all new (each was replaced chasing this issue). Car is on a Battery Tender, and cranks over with ease and repeatedly when first attempting. No issues driving, and Alternator pumping 14 volts back to battery while driving. However......when I cut off the car, even for 5 minutes, it barely, barely cranks over. If I dont Fire It on 1st try, I need to jump it. Just like a car whose Lights have been left on. Battery will still show 12+ volts - but the Amps must be way off??? Once I leave it back on the Battery Tender overnight - it cranks over with ease, and forever. Could it be a heat issue? Should I try battery #3? Could it be the starter?
All ideas appreciated. At this point I am limited to only short trips "around the block" for fear of it not starting back up.