densobro
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Been using gmt400.com for years as a resource but just decided to make an account because I’m stumped on something. And I’m not sure if I’m doing this right.
Any ways 1996 gmc k1500 5.7.
New GM 5.7 vortec installed last week.
New 4l60e transmission installed last week by my local shop.
New battery, new alternator, new distributor, new wires and plugs all installed by me.
So when I went to pick up the truck from the shop last week, I was in the waiting room while my wife was in the parking lot waiting on me because she dove me there, after I paid they brought the truck around front with the truck running. My wife texted me and said she seen them jump the truck off to start it. So as I was paying I asked them did they just have to jump it off. The main guy said yes the battery must be bad. I wasn’t worried because it had been sitting for about a month. They also said the shifter cable prolly need to be tightened because the gear selector wasn’t showing the correct gear (even tho they just replace the tranny)…
So after driving the truck a couple days, the struggling to start problem turned into not starting at all until after 5 try’s.
It only clicks sometimes, then other it will actually crank but super slow and drawn out. Got it to crank and when to autozone to get the battery tested just cause, the guy used a scan tool on the battery and had me crank it. He said the battery was 100% good, even the alternator. But the starter is weak. So I bought a new starter. Just installed it last night had no problems doing it everything Gil like a glove and I made sure the starter had the same tooth count. Wires and connections tight and clean, even used a wire brush on the spades. Struggled to crank last night but brushed it off cuz I was tired and fired the battery was almost dead.
Got off work a couple hours ago and came home and tried to crank the truck and same struggle problem. Drive the the truck to a gas station 2 miles down the road to give the alternator a chance to charge the battery just in case that’s the problem, parked it in the gas station parking lot and let the truck sit for a second. Tried to crank it again and same thing. Long drawn out start. Starter immediately starts to rotate but it’s a slow rotation then eventually speeds up and cranks. But not sure what path to take now, money is tight.
Anyone else have this problem before or have any advice?
Any ways 1996 gmc k1500 5.7.
New GM 5.7 vortec installed last week.
New 4l60e transmission installed last week by my local shop.
New battery, new alternator, new distributor, new wires and plugs all installed by me.
So when I went to pick up the truck from the shop last week, I was in the waiting room while my wife was in the parking lot waiting on me because she dove me there, after I paid they brought the truck around front with the truck running. My wife texted me and said she seen them jump the truck off to start it. So as I was paying I asked them did they just have to jump it off. The main guy said yes the battery must be bad. I wasn’t worried because it had been sitting for about a month. They also said the shifter cable prolly need to be tightened because the gear selector wasn’t showing the correct gear (even tho they just replace the tranny)…
So after driving the truck a couple days, the struggling to start problem turned into not starting at all until after 5 try’s.
It only clicks sometimes, then other it will actually crank but super slow and drawn out. Got it to crank and when to autozone to get the battery tested just cause, the guy used a scan tool on the battery and had me crank it. He said the battery was 100% good, even the alternator. But the starter is weak. So I bought a new starter. Just installed it last night had no problems doing it everything Gil like a glove and I made sure the starter had the same tooth count. Wires and connections tight and clean, even used a wire brush on the spades. Struggled to crank last night but brushed it off cuz I was tired and fired the battery was almost dead.
Got off work a couple hours ago and came home and tried to crank the truck and same struggle problem. Drive the the truck to a gas station 2 miles down the road to give the alternator a chance to charge the battery just in case that’s the problem, parked it in the gas station parking lot and let the truck sit for a second. Tried to crank it again and same thing. Long drawn out start. Starter immediately starts to rotate but it’s a slow rotation then eventually speeds up and cranks. But not sure what path to take now, money is tight.
Anyone else have this problem before or have any advice?
