Helpppp mav died!!!!

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  1. danny

    danny Member

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    I tried to turn on my maverick project car today and i think i killed it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:slap:. I pressed the gas thingy next to the carbtuer to get her going but it didnt so then i closed the lid on the carb that opens and closes and next thing i know it was died. The batter is wroking i check that. I tried starting it up again but all i hear is a pop sound every time i trun the ignition key.......what happened??????:eek: I think it may be the starter casue the fan would turn very time i turn the key but now all i hear is that click/pop only once someone please help. :cry: :cry:

    Her are some pic's:

    It wont let me post the pic's:confused:
     

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  2. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    Sounds like a dead battery ...
     
  3. danny

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    No batter is fine heads lights and everything that runs with batter is working?
     
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    battery problem

    starter wire ford has had problems working loose idoes the solinoid click or starter?
     
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    soleniod?
     
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    yep

    you got me on spelling hope i don't have to stay after school:huh:
     
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    no, that's not what I meant, I was typing my reply when you replied I think :D
     
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    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    Sounds like you have a bad connection on one of your positive side battery cables.
     
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    Thanks guys

    I'll check to see if its any one of those things thanks guys:) . By the way how do u post a pic with your message i was trying to put a picture of my motor in hopes you guys can help me out in figureing out what else might be missing under the hood but i could post it :confused:
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    make sure the battery cables are clean and tight.:)
     
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    Sounds like the solenoid to me....but check the cable that goes down to the starter....clean it and tighten the bolt.
     
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    Whats a SOLENOID????
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    solenoid should be on the passenger fender. that's where the positive cable from the battery goes and another goes to the starter. plus a few others.:)
     
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    PINKY .....John Ford.....

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    should be right here
     
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    I clean the battery cables that did the job:bouncy: it was the (+) cable that need cleaning.

    :hmmm: I have One more question, What things are missing from my mav cause my uncle was the one helping me build it but he left and iam on my own now:confused: :huh: ???

    I posted some pics (302 engine) on the top thread hope they help?
     
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