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TL;DR version because I'm in a hurry...
Motor blew, put new one in, drove it for about 3 days, motor stalled, wouldn't start (would crank, no start) for anything.
Tried plug wires, disty cap, etc. Gave up. Car sat for ~4 months. Went to try starting it, fired right up. Idled for about 10 minutes.
Push clutch in, put it in gear, let clutch out, died the second it started to bite (no, I didn't stall it, I know how to drive.)
Ever since then, the battery shorts out every time I turn the key to start. If I charge it or let it sit long enough, I can turn it to accessory and all electrical works.
But once I turn it to start, everything dies and the dash lights are instantly dim.
Tried engine ground wire, no dice. Even doubled them up. Haven't tried anything else yet. Thoughts?
Motor blew, put new one in, drove it for about 3 days, motor stalled, wouldn't start (would crank, no start) for anything.
Tried plug wires, disty cap, etc. Gave up. Car sat for ~4 months. Went to try starting it, fired right up. Idled for about 10 minutes.
Push clutch in, put it in gear, let clutch out, died the second it started to bite (no, I didn't stall it, I know how to drive.)
Ever since then, the battery shorts out every time I turn the key to start. If I charge it or let it sit long enough, I can turn it to accessory and all electrical works.
But once I turn it to start, everything dies and the dash lights are instantly dim.
Tried engine ground wire, no dice. Even doubled them up. Haven't tried anything else yet. Thoughts?
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