This is a 71 newport custom 383. 1971 Newport Custom JabberJaw
It starts fine several times around town.
Get it home, park it and unplug the battery so it doesn't drain the battery.
Go to start it a few days later and no start. Power everywhere, battery is at 90-95%.
Just no start.
One time, I managed to crawl under the car and screwdriver the starter selenoid and then I turned the ignition key and the car started and continued to start for another 12 starts or so.
The main question is this, is the starter selenoid the issue here? I've tried smacking it a few times to no avail. Time for a starter?
Should I try the direct power to the selenoid again with a ground rod?
It starts fine several times around town.
Get it home, park it and unplug the battery so it doesn't drain the battery.
Go to start it a few days later and no start. Power everywhere, battery is at 90-95%.
Just no start.
One time, I managed to crawl under the car and screwdriver the starter selenoid and then I turned the ignition key and the car started and continued to start for another 12 starts or so.
The main question is this, is the starter selenoid the issue here? I've tried smacking it a few times to no avail. Time for a starter?
Should I try the direct power to the selenoid again with a ground rod?