[Roadsters] Dead dead dead

[Linda J]

Time flies...,,,

Linda

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On Sep 8, 2013, at 6:22 PM, GaryAOL <geegc at aol.com> wrote:

> Thanks for reminding me to report back.
>
> I finally got off of my backside and went out to try to fix the problem. It
> turned out to be very simple, the ground battery cable was completely
corroded
> and making intermittent contact between the battery and the chassis.
>
> So a seven dollar AutoZone replacement cable fixed the problem and the car
> started right up.
>
> I also cleaned up the positive cable just in case, but that was in better
> shape. I don't understand why it happened, I must've replaced both cables
no
> more than 15 years ago!
>
> Gary
>
> On Sep 8, 2013, at 8:57 PM, "Walter.Peterson" <Walter.Peterson at cox.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Did this get fixed?
>> There is a 3 wire power cable coming up from your starter. It could have a
>> fusible link, I don't remember. But that short cable (1foot long) is where
>> you can find a 3 pin Molex looking connector that is often highly corroded
>> and needs cleaning or rebuilding.  DatsunParts.com has the parts if you
> need
>> to rebuild it. This is one of the few weakest links in the electrical
> chain.
>>
>>
>> Walt Peterson
>> Carpinteria CA
>> 20R Street Racer
>> "Datsa 67"
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
>> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Roy Haslett
>> Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 2:40 PM
>> To: Gary J; datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Dead dead dead
>>
>> I have a 67 1600 and have experienced the same complete failure.  Check
the
>> connection to the ammeter.  I have had to replace my connectors to get
good
>> contact, the gauge works fine and its original, never rebuilt..  Easy fix
>> but tight working under the dash.
>> Roy
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From:
>> Gary J <geegc at aol.com>
>> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
>> Sent: Thursday,
>> August 22, 2013 9:05 PM
>> Subject: [Roadsters] Dead dead dead
>>
>>
>> I just got
>> towed home from work. When I got to the office garage this evening my 1600
>> was
>> completely dead. No ignition, no lights, no radio, no nothing. B The
> battery
>> sparks very nicely, so it has juice.
>>
>> I am assuming that it is either the
>> battery connection down at the starter or a bad battery ground. And I will
>> look at both this weekend when I can crawl around underneath.
>>
>> If anyone has
>> any other suggestions please let me know so that when I'm getting dirty
>> Saturday I can look at everything.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Gary Cohen
>>
>>
>> Sent from my Verizon
>> Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone
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