1963 Chevy Impala wont start

1963 CHEVROLET IMPALA
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FRANCISCOJRANDRADE
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1963 Chevy Impala V8 Automatic 84000 miles

my chevy after turning off even for just 2 seconds will not start back up or even turn over unless i put the charger on it or jump it from another car. tested alternator and its fine
Jul 18, 2010 at 8:26 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Hi franciscojrandrade. Welcome to the forum. Have you checked the battery? Use a cheap digital voltmeter. Voltage for a fully charged battery is around 12.6 volts. If you find around 11 volts or less, it has a shorted cell and won't be able to deliver the necessary current for cranking. Once the engine is running, the battery voltage must be between 13.75 and 14.75 volts. If it is low, the generator and voltage regulator should be rechecked.

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Jul 18, 2010 at 10:01 AM
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