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Posted by Diana on December 22, 2003 at 16:05:41 from (64.12.97.12):
Hi people!
I have a 1957 Int 350D I purchased a few months ago. Every so often when I started it, the ignition would keep turning. I could turn the key off and it would still turn over. It would sometimes eventually stop on it's own, but for the most part, better to disconnect a battery cable.
I purchased a new battery for it which made the starting a lot easier. The baby sat for a couple of months and I went out a week or so ago and checked the antifreeze and was only down to zero so I added more. Wanted to start it up and get the fluid down into the block. I turned on the fuel, turned the key and turned on the glow plugs and was sitting waiting and smelled "burning". Looked down and the solenoid was sizzling. Thought maybe it was just from itsnowing outside. Then the solinoid started smoking!!! Disconnected the battery cable and sat there wondering if I was gonna blow myself up if it started on fire.
Thought maybe the solinoid was stuck so I gave it a good whopping and tried again. It kept turning again for a few seconds but I could tell my new battery was dead. And of course, it never did start.
Brought the battery in it and fully charged it, put it back on...same thing. Sizzling solinoid.
The wires to it were mega hot, too.
The key, when I turn it just doesn't feel right, also.
Hubby says it's the starter. I think it's ignition switch, key, solinoid or regulator. What do you guys think?
I don't want to blow bucks on a starter right now if I don't have to, but then a spare wouldn't hurt. I do intend to change the wiring but the weather and timing has made that not practical.
Also, the fact that the battery is dead. I didn't crank long enough to drain it. Tells me there's something draining it. I get the feeling this is all tied in together but it's been a while since I messed with this sorta thing.
I read the listing from Mike in Ill on starter problems and now am second guessing myself.
Glad to hear your input on this one. Wanted to get it running before the temps get too low.
Thanks for any help in advance and have a GREAT Holiday!
Diana
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