1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Dies After Running

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MARY_JANE
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my 1965 chevelle doesn't start. I've replaced the battery,the battery cables, checked the starter, the alternator is good, so I'm lost. I'm thinking its the alternator wires. Because I can jump iy and get it running for about 5 hours or so than it dies. Whats wrong? :(
May 22, 2006 at 4:47 AM
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LSUSSEL
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Have you yourself checked it? Or did you have someone with a computer type device at a shop test the wires, battery and cables?
May 22, 2006 at 5:11 AM
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MARY_JANE
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Im just an amateur when it comes to electrical, but I took the alternator to autozone and they put it on one of those fancy machines-it came out good. So they said check the battery. I bought a new one. New cables and all. :roll: But previously I had fried the alternator wires a bit so I'm thinking its probably those...
May 22, 2006 at 5:20 AM
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LSUSSEL
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When you said you " fried" the wires. Did you replace them?
May 22, 2006 at 5:23 AM
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MARY_JANE
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This mechanic across the street said they weren't that bad, so i just wrapped them with electrical tape. They really didn't look that bad,but ya never know. so I guess I should probably get a new set then? I just want to get this car runnin again
May 22, 2006 at 5:32 AM
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LSUSSEL
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You should deff, replace those wires. and that should fix the problem. its not good to tape up wires. have those replaced and your car should run fine.
May 22, 2006 at 5:37 AM
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MARY_JANE
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okay man thanx, I knew it was that problem but I guess I shoulda went with that instinct.
Peace~
May 22, 2006 at 5:41 AM
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LSUSSEL
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Let me know if that doesnt fix the problem.
May 22, 2006 at 6:15 AM
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Suggested Repair

Replace the damaged alternator wires instead of wrapping them with electrical tape. The expert advised that taped wiring is not a proper repair and that new wires should restore reliable running.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle said it would not start, although a jump start kept it running for several hours before it died. The battery, cables, starter, and alternator had been checked or replaced. Previously damaged alternator wires had only been wrapped with electrical tape. The expert advised replacing those wires rather than taping them and asked to be updated if that did not solve the problem.

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