Thread: 63 Problems!

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I have a 63 Chevy II Wagon with a 327 and powerglide. Points type dissy, nothing special. Good and working voltage regulator, new and working alternator. I just bought the car and like most people, first thing I did was start tearing into the thing and cleaning it up after driving it home. I pressure washed the engine compartment (some dont recommend this but I did not hit the electronics, etc. I detail cars besides paint and body work for a living). After pressure washing the underside and engine compartment I dried it all off, pulled the air cleaner to check for water, the usual. Started it right up, let it run, warm up drove it a little and then parked it. Next day went to start it, every light (Gen and Temp) came on in the "ON" position, went to start and nothing... Checked battery cables, grounds, connections, everything seems just fine. I can jump the S part of the starter to the positive cable from the battery and it will crank over. Not sure what my problem is.
Any information and help would be greatly appreciated!

It got wet is the problem..... Just kidding ,sounds like a short in the ignition , possibly unrelated to the water.The main harness connector could be wet ???

I have issues everytime I use water under the hood ,not big ones ,just small issues.

It probably would not hurt to unplug all the connectors you can carefully and use dielectric grease {tune up grease} on all the connections.
Sounds like you are going to just have to start at the top and work your way down,get the tester out and start getting some voltage and resistance numbers.
Good luck!

Check your neutral switch........Even if the ignition is wet, it should still crank over.

Take it to the chebbie dealer...... Heck, something that new and nice should still be under warranty!!!!!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Take it to the chebbie dealer...... Heck, something that new and nice should still be under warranty!!!!!

I think some recalls are actully still covered on some cars from the 60's and 70's... but thats about it

Haha dealer... Your crazy. I will check all connections and grounds tomarrow. Thats the only thing it can be I am guessing.

Originally Posted by FMXhellraiser

Haha dealer... Your crazy. I will check all connections and grounds tomarrow. Thats the only thing it can be I am guessing.

You mean chebbie won't do that under warranty???? No wonder the dudes are broke!!!!!