Re: Starting problems, engine doesn't want to turn-over

["Brian Hagen" <brian.hagen@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

John,

I JUST picked up a starter for my 65 American. Napa had it for me in 2 day 
turnaround.But I dont think it was that one. Mine cost $124.  Ill get the 
part number for you if you want.  (I have a 232 6cyl)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John M. Livingston" <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "AMC List" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2004 1:13 AM
Subject: Starting problems, engine doesn't want to turn-over


> I'm looking for some parts for my 65 Ambo.  While I can get it started,
> eventually, it does not like to start.  The starter makes that slooowwww
> sound like when the battery is near dead, even when I have my jump-starter
> connected to it.  I'm thinking of replacing the starter, solenoid switch,
> and the alternator as soon as I can get the parts.  That way I've got it 
> all
> replaced at once and don't have to worry about any of it being bad.  Any
> recommendations for sources of these parts besides one of the big parts
> stores?  Am I missing anything else?
>
> Looks like Napa has an alternator:
> http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/NAPAonline/search_results_product_detail.d2w/report?prrfnbr=28523877&prmenbr=5806&usrcommgrpid=85696052
>
> As well as a starter w/ solenoid:
> http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/NAPAonline/search_results_product_detail.d2w/report?prrfnbr=15525666&prmenbr=5806&usrcommgrpid=62341164
>
> Thanks,
>
> John M. Livingston
> 1965 AMC Rambler Ambassador 990-H
> http://1965rambler.blogspot.com