1968 Z28 starter woes

firez · #1 02-03-2009, 04:43 AM

I tried to start my 68 Z today and the starter would not turn engine over. I pulled it out and used jumper cables and on the floor the starter turned. I put it back in the car with all connections cleaned and tightened up. I turned the key and just had a humm under the hood,but the starter was not kicking in yet it works out of the car on my bench. Any ideas from anyone. Thanks

TXZS · #2 02-03-2009, 05:16 AM

If the starter is turning, but not engaging the flywheel, check the bendix.

firez · #3 02-03-2009, 04:07 PM

The starter is not turning when it is installed on the car. Just turns when it is on my work bench.

Chateau Slate 66 · #4 02-03-2009, 05:54 PM

Check the connection from the negative battery cable to chassis/engine if you have not already.

firez · #5 02-03-2009, 05:57 PM

I shall do that when I get home Thanks. Its the small things that are hard to find.

firez · #6 02-04-2009, 04:38 AM

I found the problem,it was a new spring ring positive battery cable. The cable going into the positive terminal was loose causing the problem. If I held the cable tight into the spring ring terminal the car would start. Thanks for the help,who would have thought a brand new battery cable .

Plowman · #7 02-04-2009, 04:56 AM

How do New Car Dealers auto mechanics make money if every thing is new? Find and fix just like you did. Paul

TXZS · #8 02-04-2009, 05:24 AM

Paul, I am glad you found the problem. I was just before recommending that you start parking facing downhill, which would not have been much fun in the snow.