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swebster

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Louisville, Kentucky

01/15/2007 11:58 AM
Lately I've been having a strange issue starting the motorhome. Most of the time it starts right up. But every once in a while I need to remove the distributor cap and attached a test light from a ground to the 12V lead on the coil. Then, cranking again it starts up, stumbles then cleans up. Bad ground? Should I bee looking at the ground strap on the engine? Ideas?

Steven Webster 1986 Airstream 345

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01/15/2007 12:02 PM
Steve, I had a lot of electrical problems with the entire coach. From the furnaces to the starter. I cleaned off that ground strap and all of it went away. I would certainly start there.

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swebster

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Louisville, Kentucky

01/15/2007 3:24 PM
I have the 345 in the driveway for some interior work over the next two weeks. I'll crawl under there and check the ground strap. I chased a lot of wiring issues between the batteries and the charging system early on. I just couldn't figure this one out.

Steven Webster 1986 Airstream 345

swebster

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01/16/2007 1:46 PM
moved to new forum...mechanic's corner

Steven Webster 1986 Airstream 345

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01/30/2007 6:36 PM
Posted By swebster on 01/15/2007 3:24 PM I have the 345 in the driveway for some interior work over the next two weeks. I'll crawl under there and check the ground strap. I chased a lot of wiring issues between the batteries and the charging system early on. I just couldn't figure this one out. Did you get anywhere with this problem?

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swebster

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Louisville, Kentucky

01/30/2007 6:49 PM
Not yet...it's been WAY too cold (14 degrees) to let my sensitive hands touch old metal. 3435 is just tucked in there anjoying the time at home...(doubt my neighbors feel the same way :) btw - saw your photo of the Peanut Garage - SWEET! I dream about a garage for my 345...I could get so much more done.

Steven Webster 1986 Airstream 345

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01/30/2007 6:59 PM
Posted By swebster on 01/30/2007 6:49 PM btw - saw your photo of the Peanut Garage - SWEET! I dream about a garage for my 345...I could get so much more done. That's the in-laws RV garage, They spend the winter in the Keys. I get to store one of my toys there. This yeas it is the Peanut

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