Re: [MV] M35A2 starting problem

From: Buzz Szarek (buzz@toast.net)
Date: Thu Feb 14 2002 - 16:14:30 PST


Another simple thing to check is to make sure that the battery clamps are
nice and tight.

If, when you get it to start on the second time you hear a sizzle sound then
this is your problem. The battery clamps, when loose will arc between the
bolt and the lead clamp. This vaporizes some of the lead each time. Each
time the arc gap grows a little wider. When the arc gets big enough it can
catch stuff on fire!

Best of luck.
-=-
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gene Pantano" <truks@cs.quik.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2002 3:20 PM
Subject: Re: [MV] M35A2 starting problem

> There are 2 common "suspects" for this "no start" problem... One is..on
the
> solenoid of the starter...the plate is burned and has a carbon coat on
it..
> Very simple fix...It can be reversed to the new side.
> Or..on the back of the starter button..the wired do not make a great
> contact.. Remove the 2 wires at back..clean them..press them back in and
be
> sure they are nice and tight.. You might have to squeeze the female
> connector to make it tight.?? Hmmm..
> Anyway..these are the 2 main problems encountered at the motor pool... The
> solenoid on the side of the block may have a loose connection as well..
Gene
> Subject: Re: [MV] M35A2 starting problem
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