1978 Chevrolet Corvette Won't Start

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JOLVERA04
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I have a 1978 Corvette with 7700 orginal miles that won't start. I tried to jump start it but all I got was a clicking sound. The engine would not roll over. Any ideas?
Aug 20, 2006 at 10:08 AM
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MIKEYBDMAN
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[quote:c467a257d3="jolvera04"]I have a 1978 Corvette with 7700 orginal miles that won't start. I tried to jump start it but all I got was a clicking sound. The engine would not roll over. Any ideas?[/quote:c467a257d3]

I would remove all of the plugs and try to hand crank the engine to make sure it isnt seized up. If it turns by hand, then make sure you are using a fully charged battery. Some times cables dont transfer enough power to jump cars with completly dead batterys.
Aug 20, 2006 at 11:24 AM
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Remove the spark plugs and hand-crank the engine to confirm it is not seized. If it turns freely, use a fully charged battery, because jumper cables may not transfer enough power to a completely dead battery.

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The owner of a 1978 Corvette with 7,700 original miles says it will not start. Jump-starting produced only a clicking sound and the engine would not roll over. The expert recommends removing the plugs and hand-cranking to check for seizure, then using a fully charged battery if the engine turns freely.

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