"Starting Problem" 1984 GM 6.2L "Running Buffalo".... Sits!
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Diesel Enthusiast
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From: Yorktown VA.
Rain Rain Rain....
Arghhhhhh.... Still Raining.... 
Sure would be nice to have some kind of shelter!
Looks like bad weather for a few more days, so I'm gonna kick back, pop a cork & pick some tunes
Sure would be nice to have some kind of shelter!
Looks like bad weather for a few more days, so I'm gonna kick back, pop a cork & pick some tunes
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Diesel Enthusiast
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From: Yorktown VA.
True, & totally at the mercy of nature 
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I am lucky in one respect & even though it is minimal access, (flat flip up lid) At least I can fiddle with what I can reach topside through the engine cover.
When I do the interior, I'm gonna see if I can modify the box for more access.
I know I'm going to make a small access door for the brake master cylinder which resides under the floor at the throttle peddle. A Real Bear to get to and a knuckle buster just to pop the top! I had to bend a perfectly good screwdriver to get a good angle to open it, stick my finger in it to check the level, use a tiny shot glass to top it off & trying to keep things clean! Not to mention, all while contorted & stuck in the wheel well! A real pain in the...
They really didn't have any love for the mechanic in mind when this thing was built.
But hey, I wanted this project & look forward to gettin it done!
....I am lucky in one respect & even though it is minimal access, (flat flip up lid) At least I can fiddle with what I can reach topside through the engine cover.
When I do the interior, I'm gonna see if I can modify the box for more access.
I know I'm going to make a small access door for the brake master cylinder which resides under the floor at the throttle peddle. A Real Bear to get to and a knuckle buster just to pop the top! I had to bend a perfectly good screwdriver to get a good angle to open it, stick my finger in it to check the level, use a tiny shot glass to top it off & trying to keep things clean! Not to mention, all while contorted & stuck in the wheel well! A real pain in the...
They really didn't have any love for the mechanic in mind when this thing was built.
But hey, I wanted this project & look forward to gettin it done!
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From: Billlings, MT
You mentioned you got new batteries? Now seems to me, the only way the cables get hot is if the starter requires more juice than the batteries can put out. How much CA & CCA's do they put out? Just a thought. Also could be one of em is bad. Hard to believe on new batteries, but it can happen. Another thought.
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Diesel Enthusiast
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From: Yorktown VA.
You mentioned you got new batteries? Now seems to me, the only way the cables get hot is if the starter requires more juice than the batteries can put out. How much CA & CCA's do they put out? Just a thought. Also could be one of em is bad. Hard to believe on new batteries, but it can happen. Another thought.
They do drain pretty quick after a couple attempts at starting....
