Demetri Mellos I'm glad I'm not the only person who "fixes" my truck this way! Won't start? Just grab that wrench and hit stuff while I turn the key lol
I agreee.. its more than likely a combination of the battery and starter.. but a starter is super cheap for those old motors... prolly like 40 bucks... best bet is starter.. but do it all.. starter, cables and you already did the battery so youre good.... good luck
Us southerners use to pull the solenoid washer out scrub it on the driveway under foot or just flip it over if the backside ain't burned up and she's good for another week or two. No kidding.
SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT AND MATT READ THIS HERE IS A FAIRLY EASY WAY TO FIND THE PARASITIC DRAW/LOSS!!!!!!!! You should always but the battery disconnect on the positive side. You have a parasitic draw because something is grounding out through one of the positive wires. (that could be anywhere in the electrical system from your horn to the cigarette lighter. This is how you easily test for a parasitic draw. Take the negative battery cable off the battery. Put your multimeter to amps. Now put your negative multimeter lead to the Negative battery cable. Then put the positive lead to the negative battery cable. You should have less than .5 milliamps. If you have more than that. That confirms you have a draw (because something is grounding out in the system) Now start pulling fuses. Once the numbers drop off the multimeter you at least know what circuit to deal with. Then go from there. Make sure when you do this your key is turned off and your doors are shut (otherwise your dome light might be on). Fix the problem not put a band-aid on. Knowing you. Im sure you are doing this until you get a chance to fix the problem.
I think your overlooking the fact he fitted a new battery. I doubt the battery drained that quickly from a drain. It sounds like a starter motor fault. Could also be the Killswitch Matt fitted, contacts within may not be rated high enough resulting in voltage drop to the starter motor. These are all opinions but a simple diagnostic with a multimeter would solve it.
Matt, Smack your starter with a hammer or rench or a pipe something hard several times then try it again. Check you vehicle ground connections and make sure they are clean as possible. Cut off old ends and check for corrosion and use copper lugs on all ends for best connectivity.
That would make it to were you would have to replace it sooner if you hit it and crack one of the magnets in it makes two new poles and that could mess with the starter making it so that it draws more volts because the load is higher now
Yeah.., I remember watching the video when he done it thinking.., shouldnt it have went on the positive wire?.., what do I know.., I am only a painter :-p .., I think the solution will be simple enough.
There's no way for the battery to drain with the negative isolated. Also reduces the chance of a battery short if something connected the positive to the body i.e ground. Matt done it correctly. It's a starter motor issue.
Matt, couple tips for ya. 1- before starting the Monte Carlo; push the gas pedal to the floor one time. Then turn the key. It sets the flap on top of the carb (which you can adjust on the side) that is your choke. 2rd- the battery cable going to the starter should have a fire retardant wire insulation on it. Like you said; it is close to the exhaust and heat will cut back your voltage to the starter. Good luck with your car. Love old cars myself and like tinkering with them.
Definitely check the ground wire coming from your negative battery terminal to the cars body. If you have no power that's a good place to start as well
loose ground or loose connection somewhere...maybe at starter. also could be a bad starter or starter solenoid. turn key on, use screw driver to bypass solenoid. if it starts its the solenoid
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First, I would have someone tap on the starter with a hammer while you're trying to start it. This trick used to save me all the time with my old Bronco. Could also be the starter solenoid. Cables should probably be replaced too. While you're at it, go ahead and throw a 468 big block in there. Should fix all your problems. haha Also, when will we get a Bronco update!
Most likely your Killswitch but the way it sounded when you started it up it sounded like the starter solenoid which should be on the engine while passenger side up high just below the hood good luck Matt love youBrother
Brian Ermelin nope...Chevy...it's on the starter...but you're not wrong...if it was a Ford...I used to buy and sell old muscle cars...and drove them daily...biggest pain in the ass that I loved!...I don't miss it on hot or cold days, but on all OTHER days...I miss it...
Hey Matt, I had a problem with this on an old truck I had. Because it’s not turning over, I would check: A. Clutch sensor (mine popped off once) easiest fix. B. Try contacting the positive and negative on the starter solenoid with a screwdriver. (If it starts then, it’s not your starter) C. Starter maybe? D. Last resort go for the wiring. It’ll be the longest/hardest job that may not even work in the end. Most likely not an alternator issue because the battery was replaced.
Give the starter a few hard hits and you should be good. It could also have been what has been draning the battery. Sometimes stuck solenoid will give you a slow drain.
Solder the wires! And with the battery issue I would buy new wire to run from battery to alternator and battery to starter. You can buy 4 gauge copper welding cable and ring terminals for pretty cheap.
Good going Addie! You keep at it. We know you can do whatever you work at. Lincoln! It must have been fun on your team. Annie, Annie, Insannie Annie. You're a riot. I'm glad to hear that Vet Ranch is going to come back again. You needed the break from it and that's perfectly normal. It is good that you rested up when you realized that it was wearing you thin. - Story you probably know: This boy was on the beach putting starfish into the ocean. There was a lot of starfish stranded on land so a guy asked the boy what he thought he was accomplishing as it didn't seem to be making a difference. The boy looked at the man and said, "It makes a difference for this one." And let it go into the ocean.
Battery cable diagnosis Pro-Tip!!: Use those jumper cables and connect one clamp to the negative battery post, then the other end(of the same color as is on the battery) to a clean unpainted/rusted surface on the engine ( cylinder head, manifold bolt, alternator bracket) then try and start the engine. If it starts the. You know it has a bad negative battery cable/connection.
I'm loving the content. You and yours, by mention or on the uploads just make me smile. You are blessed by your immediate and extended family. Don't screw that up.
Car electronics run on DC. The alternator has an AC output which is then fed through a bridge rectifier to convert it to DC which then powers all the electronics.
Matt, here's some things id check. 1. Your main cable connections. (Especially main grounds) may be one on back of the block. Kinda a common issue. 2. Condition of wires, like you said. 3. Starter. I'm a huge fan. Love your videos on all channels. As well as your dads. You guys take care and good luck!
You don't hate anything Matt ! You love the challenge ! Cold Cranking amps are what the battery is packing with an amp charge " when needed" Amps start high draw equipment, and 12 volts keep the rest running... well, except for a " High Draw"... the starter pull the most amps... A car battery has 12 volts of energy with a capacity to handle high amp draws... In your case. you had no draw.. Now you do.... Win Some Loose Some... LMAO.... you guys are the best !
Ooookkk! So I post a comment earlier before I watched the entire video. I'm sorry! She's your Insannie....you keep her. After that tunnel episode I don't think she got it from Mere. You sir, are NUTZ! What would you have done if some one or thing answered you?
Surprisingly I kind of had the same issue a few weeks ago. Got battery tested and it worked fine so figured it was the starter. Ended up adjusting the positive and negative wires and next thing you know it worked like a charm. Added a battery post shim to the positive terminals since it's not the greatest and it's been running pretty good lately. I'm sure in the long run i'll have to replace the whole Positive wiring harness.
I noticed a lot of jump cuts today. This isn't a critique, I'm thinking about it because I've been making changes to how I edit on my channel. Sometimes I'd rather have a jump cut than have me me trip over my tongue.
@joelnert Yeah, anyone who remembers "askaninja" back in like, 2004 remembers how useful jump-cuts can be. I like em. Go for it. @Hype Gaming ... You're a gaming channel... Please go back to fortnite...
joelnert I sure hope he doesn't do constant jump cuts like Roman Atwood's vlogs, that's the reason I stopped watching his channel and I sure don't wanna stop watching Matt's videos
The starter burned out Matt,there is a exhaust crossover pipe that runs directly under your starter,there is tremendous heat that destroys starters on ALL GM built cars.I had this same problem on my Oldsmobile 455-4bbl.big-block and my Chevy impossible(impala)with a 350-4bbl smallblock. Your going to need a brand new starter and starter solenoid for your car. I tried to warn you Matt about getting a cry-slur/GM car of any kind,but sad to say,sometimes experiance is the best teacher. Its NOT THE STARTER CABLES MATT!!.NO,NO,NO,BRO!!!!!!.
Bigskydaddy Yep,I've tried to recommend Matt stay away from GM because of these issues...OH WELL!!.I told him if your going to get an old muscle car,get a Mustang 429 Boss or a 1970 Ford Grand Torino with a 427-429 dual 4-bbl.carb.in it. Wait till Matt has to pull the engine to replace the hydromatic transmission in this Chevy.(they are known to go out)
Matt does that smaller lead coming off that postive battery cable have multiple yellow butt connectors? Remove those and put some heat shrink tubing on the wire around 6-7 IN. Away. Solder those connections, slide the heat shrink tubing over those solder connections and heat up the shrink tubing so it makes a tight water/rust proof connection. Also at the end that connects to the battery, solder a good connector, remove that postive battery cable nut, slide the connector on the stud, then tighten the nut. Good Luck
Gm starters have the solenoid on the starter. They run close to the exhaust and it gets heat soak. It will usually start once the starter cools of. You can try tapping the solenoid with a hammer while someone tries to start it. Or you can use a screwdriver or thick piece of wire to jump the terminals on the starter. If you have headers buy a starter heat shield
That's what i told him, I've looked at other videos with the hood up and he dose have headers, and if he don't put a heat shield on it he will continue to burn up starters.
Sue Thomas yeah ! The product look awesome and seems to be a nice quality but the conversion us->cad and the shipping kill the product but its not bunkerbranding fault I guess ! Even tho 25 might be a bit much for a hat the product look nice !
Matt, I believe I found your problem. I have an old Chevy pickup and if you turn the key all the way back the radio and various accessories will still run off the battery. Be sure to align the "lock" arrow on the colum with the line on the key cylinder when you turn the key off
That’s what the starter on my Dakota did! As people have said, a good whack or two will get it unstuck but that only works for so long. Eventually it’ll get stuck for good and you’ll need to replace it if it really is bad
Same. I really miss Vet Ranch too. I had been assuming that there hadn't been a great need for their services, which would be great. To bad he's frustrated with it.
Matt , it looks like you are turning your key past the lock position which is the accessory position in older GM stuff which means the car will have all sorts of things powered up. The line on the ignition switch should be aligned with the lock mark on the column.
I've never been into cars, so as a bystander, I really get a kick out of the wit one can get from all these car elitists. XD. Some of these can be pretty clever.
Igntition coil and ICM (ignition control module in the distributor, starter motor, starter wire, poor ground those are things I checked when my 1981 pick up did the same thing
not true.. i went on youtubes unadulterated home page (meaning i was on a hotels computer not logged in) and in the lifestyle section there was a thumbnail of a pistol and basketballs " how many basketballs will stop a bullet" from edwin something as the creator.. so they havent totally banned guns from youtube... yet... but if they ever do Ill delete everything i can to disassociate myself from youtube just like i did with spotifys stupid ass!!!
Try new spark plugs as well depending on how old they are and yes you are right with wanting to replace the contactors on the battery, the corrosion on them could be causing part of the problem
Could also be starter MOTOR or possibly a weak connection to the starter. Starter solenoid often is what makes the final high current electrical connection to the motor, and that could be fried as well.
I had a '72 Monte Carlo in HS. Same thing happened, changed the starter, starter solenoid, and main cables for ground and to starter. Didn't have another issue with it. Other than it kept breaking the manual fuel pump (don't buy them from napa, the autozone one I finally bought never broke)
Starter solenoid, starter wire, and lightly tap the starter when cranking with the handle of a wrench to possibly unstick the pinion shaft. Hope this helps man!
@ 13:37......WOW!!!! on a side note not all of your fans have an Adonis like body Matt.....so get some fat boy shirts!!! i want the memorial day shirt but need 4x min. would prefer 5x!!! love you guys!!!
Her and the girls were swimming I'm guessing because what Mere is wearing looks like a swimming suit and the girls look like they are wearing swimming suits also.
Matt at 6:08 in the video, when you take the keys out, you ignition is in the accessory position not the off position. This may be what has been draining your battery.
David MN homeless people are not to make fun of what if we started making fun of you and homeless people are people too so SHUT the fuck up u dumb bitch
Iv'e looked at other videos with your hood up on the MC and you have (Headers) and they are notorious for cooking starters unlike a (cast iron manifold) that holds heat, so you need to replace the starter and (wrap or insulate) it from the heat off the exhaust or you will keep replacing starters.
Hmmmmm..... I’m beginning to hate cars...... Thoughts???
OffTheRanch Oldie but Goldie she is a old girl that needs some love
OffTheRanch I love cars wish I could have a classic like you
Don't do it.
If you treat it like a lady then it will work for you :P
All cars are good cars if u mod them the way you want
Get under the car and whack the starter with a hammer. Then try it. Real scientific like. If it's a deadspot in the starter it might work.
"Percussive Maintenance”
That’s what I do
Yes exactly what I was thinking
Was just about to comment that😂
fixed a Chevy starter sooooo many times
Check the headlight fluid level and the chrome muffler bearings. Either can be going out.
009to090 don't forget the piston return spring 😂
And get some new ignition sparks as well
And be sure you don't have a banana up your tail pipe.
What about the Blinker Fluid?
Bwahahahahaha 🤣🤣
Starter man ...beat on it or replace it
Demetri Mellos I'm glad I'm not the only person who "fixes" my truck this way! Won't start? Just grab that wrench and hit stuff while I turn the key lol
Anthony Caruso hahahah American car Russian car England car with parts all made in Taiwan lmao
yup thats starter
matt, check the connections at the starter. sounds a lot like the solenoid on the starter is going to crap.
I had the same idea
but the cost difference between a solenoid and a starter with the solenoid is not that much!
Y Pop didn't say it was, just stated I would say that is the problem
I agreee.. its more than likely a combination of the battery and starter.. but a starter is super cheap for those old motors... prolly like 40 bucks... best bet is starter.. but do it all.. starter, cables and you already did the battery so youre good.... good luck
Us southerners use to pull the solenoid washer out scrub it on the driveway under foot or just flip it over if the backside ain't burned up and she's good for another week or two. No kidding.
The editing in this one is top notch
HailHadrian Idk. It doesn’t feel like one of his vids.
Last vlog had the same editing
Cool profile picture mate
for the love of dog, please solder and heatshrink wiring not half arsed elechicken's tape.
Sounds to me like the starter was dragging at first I would say it's the solenoid or lose hot wire to starter
could be the ground to the engine too.
SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT AND MATT READ THIS HERE IS A FAIRLY EASY WAY TO FIND THE PARASITIC DRAW/LOSS!!!!!!!! You should always but the battery disconnect on the positive side. You have a parasitic draw because something is grounding out through one of the positive wires. (that could be anywhere in the electrical system from your horn to the cigarette lighter. This is how you easily test for a parasitic draw. Take the negative battery cable off the battery. Put your multimeter to amps. Now put your negative multimeter lead to the Negative battery cable. Then put the positive lead to the negative battery cable. You should have less than .5 milliamps. If you have more than that. That confirms you have a draw (because something is grounding out in the system) Now start pulling fuses. Once the numbers drop off the multimeter you at least know what circuit to deal with. Then go from there. Make sure when you do this your key is turned off and your doors are shut (otherwise your dome light might be on). Fix the problem not put a band-aid on. Knowing you. Im sure you are doing this until you get a chance to fix the problem.
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Do not forget to unplug alternator feedback plug. And close hood and trunk or unplug mercury switches to save time.
I think your overlooking the fact he fitted a new battery. I doubt the battery drained that quickly from a drain. It sounds like a starter motor fault. Could also be the Killswitch Matt fitted, contacts within may not be rated high enough resulting in voltage drop to the starter motor. These are all opinions but a simple diagnostic with a multimeter would solve it.
It sounds like a starter matt
Matt, Smack your starter with a hammer or rench or a pipe something hard several times then try it again. Check you vehicle ground connections and make sure they are clean as possible. Cut off old ends and check for corrosion and use copper lugs on all ends for best connectivity.
brackon corbridge I've had to do that on my truck several times.
Kody McCarty yeah I've done it on friends vehicles before.
That would make it to were you would have to replace it sooner if you hit it and crack one of the magnets in it makes two new poles and that could mess with the starter making it so that it draws more volts because the load is higher now
Tap your starter its stuck!
Or maybe its 40 years old. :-)
Take a hammer or wrench and smack the starter one or two times.
Yup
Might need to change the alternator
its probably not the alternator with a fresh battery and or a boost it would have started or close to it
Please do a bronco update
We've all done it gone through storm drain tubes but you should've done it with your 1911 and your Camera like a rat tunnel in Vietnam
It couldnt be the kill switch as all you did was put the switch "in line" on the negative, I personally would have put on the positive wire.
same cause the positive can flow from the car to ground and still drain
Yeah.., I remember watching the video when he done it thinking.., shouldnt it have went on the positive wire?.., what do I know.., I am only a painter :-p .., I think the solution will be simple enough.
There's no way for the battery to drain with the negative isolated. Also reduces the chance of a battery short if something connected the positive to the body i.e ground. Matt done it correctly. It's a starter motor issue.
Some electric stuff is isolated somewhere else, so it will still drain the battery
I bet the starter is just worn out. He should check the starter brushes
Looks like Mere dressed up real nice to come pick up Matt!
Matt, couple tips for ya. 1- before starting the Monte Carlo; push the gas pedal to the floor one time. Then turn the key. It sets the flap on top of the carb (which you can adjust on the side) that is your choke. 2rd- the battery cable going to the starter should have a fire retardant wire insulation on it. Like you said; it is close to the exhaust and heat will cut back your voltage to the starter. Good luck with your car. Love old cars myself and like tinkering with them.
The grounds need to be cleaned, not just at the battery but the chassis grounds, its a common electrical issue.
Definitely check the ground wire coming from your negative battery terminal to the cars body. If you have no power that's a good place to start as well
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Sure: I'm just gonna watch some of Matt's Videos!
loose ground or loose connection somewhere...maybe at starter. also could be a bad starter or starter solenoid. turn key on, use screw driver to bypass solenoid. if it starts its the solenoid
All semester I have been working out and progressing significantly! Such as deadifting 4 plates and so on and being only 160 which I am proud of. I have been slacking recently though because of finals and being home in comfort, but Matt has made me get back into it! Thank you
First, I would have someone tap on the starter with a hammer while you're trying to start it. This trick used to save me all the time with my old Bronco. Could also be the starter solenoid. Cables should probably be replaced too.
While you're at it, go ahead and throw a 468 big block in there. Should fix all your problems. haha
Also, when will we get a Bronco update!
509 big block blower?
Most likely your Killswitch but the way it sounded when you started it up it sounded like the starter solenoid which should be on the engine while passenger side up high just below the hood good luck Matt love youBrother
Brian Ermelin nope...Chevy...it's on the starter...but you're not wrong...if it was a Ford...I used to buy and sell old muscle cars...and drove them daily...biggest pain in the ass that I loved!...I don't miss it on hot or cold days, but on all OTHER days...I miss it...
Hey Matt, I had a problem with this on an old truck I had. Because it’s not turning over, I would check:
A. Clutch sensor (mine popped off once) easiest fix.
B. Try contacting the positive and negative on the starter solenoid with a screwdriver. (If it starts then, it’s not your starter)
C. Starter maybe?
D. Last resort go for the wiring. It’ll be the longest/hardest job that may not even work in the end.
Most likely not an alternator issue because the battery was replaced.
Give the starter a few hard hits and you should be good. It could also have been what has been draning the battery. Sometimes stuck solenoid will give you a slow drain.
Craig C agree
Solder the wires! And with the battery issue I would buy new wire to run from battery to alternator and battery to starter. You can buy 4 gauge copper welding cable and ring terminals for pretty cheap.
When you do tap on the starter, do very light taps. You can break and warp the starter case. I had the same issue with my truck about a year ago.
Matt I'm sorry, but damnnnnnn look at mere
Lol Matt seems like a cool enough guy to agree with you on that. :)
swoly god dude, Literally same man, i was literally thinking that.
#DontTellMere
Yea she's gorgeous
I went back like 3 times to see if I was seeing that right. Yep I'm a big fan of that shirt. 😂
I was waiting for "IT" to be in the drain pipe... and by "IT" I mean creepy cooter.
Thats a goodone dude...
Good going Addie! You keep at it. We know you can do whatever you work at.
Lincoln! It must have been fun on your team.
Annie, Annie, Insannie Annie. You're a riot.
I'm glad to hear that Vet Ranch is going to come back again. You needed the break from it and that's perfectly normal. It is good that you rested up when you realized that it was wearing you thin.
- Story you probably know: This boy was on the beach putting starfish into the ocean. There was a lot of starfish stranded on land so a guy asked the boy what he thought he was accomplishing as it didn't seem to be making a difference. The boy looked at the man and said, "It makes a difference for this one." And let it go into the ocean.
Tunnel part was hilarious
@OffTheRanch did you hire an editor or just stepped up your editing game. Noticed it the past few videos
Jose Colon yea her names Mere Carricker
It's just an after effects template.
Hey Matt. It’s your starter. I had that exact same thing happen to my small block. Replacing the cable is what should do to.
Starter is stuck, if a hammer doesn't work then you need a new one.
Sam Maggard a new hammer?
Lol, new hammer should work for sure.
If it was a manual, you could push start it.
Battery cable diagnosis Pro-Tip!!:
Use those jumper cables and connect one clamp to the negative battery post, then the other end(of the same color as is on the battery) to a clean unpainted/rusted surface on the engine ( cylinder head, manifold bolt, alternator bracket) then try and start the engine. If it starts the. You know it has a bad negative battery cable/connection.
The white chicken sabotaged the car
maxzzzie
Me too!
maxzzzie I think we all do
Matt, if you drain acts as a ground, would that complete the circuit. In other words does the kill switch need to be on the positive lead?
exactly what I was thinking
think you guys nailed it.
Also, if he didn’t splice the wires correctly, couldn’t that create more resistance, decreasing amperage?
It could also be a bad solenoid AKA a starter pretty much although I haven't worked on many cars from the 70s
You guys need to at least google how dc current works before trying to fix Matt’s car from a phone screen.
I'm loving the content. You and yours, by mention or on the uploads just make me smile. You are blessed by your immediate and extended family. Don't screw that up.
Could be a bad starter solenoid that just happened to go out at that time.
Alternators convert AC to DC. The device that does that is a rectifier. If a rectifier goes bad it causes a drain to the battery.
Digger DanielG you got it backwards. The battery is DC the alternator converts it to AC or alternating current. Alternating current = alternator
Car electronics run on DC. The alternator has an AC output which is then fed through a bridge rectifier to convert it to DC which then powers all the electronics.
FrozenPaint batteries are dc amigo.
Matt, here's some things id check.
1. Your main cable connections. (Especially main grounds) may be one on back of the block. Kinda a common issue.
2. Condition of wires, like you said.
3. Starter.
I'm a huge fan. Love your videos on all channels. As well as your dads. You guys take care and good luck!
More Mere!!!
Wow mere looked stunning in her outfit.. matt u should of cleaned up ur vet clinic for ur staff while u waited haha
agreed about Mere!
You don't hate anything Matt ! You love the challenge ! Cold Cranking amps are what the battery is packing with an amp charge " when needed" Amps start high draw equipment, and 12 volts keep the rest running... well, except for a " High Draw"... the starter pull the most amps... A car battery has 12 volts of energy with a capacity to handle high amp draws... In your case. you had no draw.. Now you do.... Win Some Loose Some... LMAO.... you guys are the best !
Starter is siezed up
Ooookkk! So I post a comment earlier before I watched the entire video. I'm sorry! She's your Insannie....you keep her. After that tunnel episode I don't think she got it from Mere. You sir, are NUTZ! What would you have done if some one or thing answered you?
Surprisingly I kind of had the same issue a few weeks ago. Got battery tested and it worked fine so figured it was the starter. Ended up adjusting the positive and negative wires and next thing you know it worked like a charm. Added a battery post shim to the positive terminals since it's not the greatest and it's been running pretty good lately. I'm sure in the long run i'll have to replace the whole Positive wiring harness.
I noticed a lot of jump cuts today. This isn't a critique, I'm thinking about it because I've been making changes to how I edit on my channel. Sometimes I'd rather have a jump cut than have me me trip over my tongue.
@joelnert
Yeah, anyone who remembers "askaninja" back in like, 2004 remembers how useful jump-cuts can be. I like em. Go for it.
@Hype Gaming
... You're a gaming channel... Please go back to fortnite...
joelnert I sure hope he doesn't do constant jump cuts like Roman Atwood's vlogs, that's the reason I stopped watching his channel and I sure don't wanna stop watching Matt's videos
The starter burned out Matt,there is a exhaust crossover pipe that runs directly under your starter,there is tremendous heat that destroys starters on ALL GM built cars.I had this same problem on my Oldsmobile 455-4bbl.big-block and my Chevy impossible(impala)with a 350-4bbl smallblock.
Your going to need a brand new starter and starter solenoid for your car.
I tried to warn you Matt about getting a cry-slur/GM car of any kind,but sad to say,sometimes experiance is the best teacher.
Its NOT THE STARTER CABLES MATT!!.NO,NO,NO,BRO!!!!!!.
So true, I’ve made that exact repair on that damn El Camino my mother used to have, I bet that is his issue.
Bigskydaddy Yep,I've tried to recommend Matt stay away from GM because of these issues...OH WELL!!.I told him if your going to get an old muscle car,get a Mustang 429 Boss or a 1970 Ford Grand Torino with a 427-429 dual 4-bbl.carb.in it.
Wait till Matt has to pull the engine to replace the hydromatic transmission in this Chevy.(they are known to go out)
Matt does that smaller lead coming off that postive battery cable have multiple yellow butt connectors? Remove those and put some heat shrink tubing on the wire around 6-7 IN. Away. Solder those connections, slide the heat shrink tubing over those solder connections and heat up the shrink tubing so it makes a tight water/rust proof connection. Also at the end that connects to the battery, solder a good connector, remove that postive battery cable nut, slide the connector on the stud, then tighten the nut. Good Luck
just (tik) the starter with a hammer
As a former army mechanic I can tell you that most Humvee starter problems can be solved with the liberal use of a hammer :)
Tap it on the solenoid.
Hammers always work on cars - Jeremy clarkson
That works do that
I place my bet on the starter brushes. On a car that old they must be worn out
This video, Matt gets bored and goes 'splorin. Thumbs up, bro.
Gm starters have the solenoid on the starter. They run close to the exhaust and it gets heat soak. It will usually start once the starter cools of. You can try tapping the solenoid with a hammer while someone tries to start it. Or you can use a screwdriver or thick piece of wire to jump the terminals on the starter. If you have headers buy a starter heat shield
That's what i told him, I've looked at other videos with the hood up and he dose have headers, and if he don't put a heat shield on it he will continue to burn up starters.
I wanted to buy a demo ranch camo hat so bad !!! but 25$ +15$ shipping plus the conversion us to cad is too dang expensive ! Love your vids matt !
Basically the same reason why I won't buy a tshirt. I hear you loud and clear.
Sue Thomas yeah ! The product look awesome and seems to be a nice quality but the conversion us->cad and the shipping kill the product but its not bunkerbranding fault I guess ! Even tho 25 might be a bit much for a hat the product look nice !
Wtf's wrong with y'all?? Matt wanted thoughts about the Monte Carlo, NOT about Mere!
Matt, I believe I found your problem. I have an old Chevy pickup and if you turn the key all the way back the radio and various accessories will still run off the battery. Be sure to align the "lock" arrow on the colum with the line on the key cylinder when you turn the key off
plasma injectors or
the flux capacitor??
Could be the cables, could be the solenoid
I had a similar problem, not sure if a Monte Carlo would have one but try the ignition coil, much cheaper than a starter or alternator
Why don't you get a patreon for vet ranch so you don't need to worry about demonitization
BravoCharlie Gaming yes!
BravoCharlie Gaming i mean...they can print shirts now...that can be one of their perks for joining the patreon! A vet ranch shirt :D
Matt, that broken mirror looks like it has a bullet hole in it.
I don't think your kids did that....Matt?!?!
That glass would be shattered if it was a bullet
Joe & Redsox, relax, it was nothing more than a joke.
Ja Z people can’t take jokes now days
nah he keeps em in his vault so no
redsox290 what about a from a B.B. gun?!?
@Matt your timing is off on your motor . Sounds like 6 degrees out
Bro. Mere is BANGIN in her Escalade.
sick of cars? buy a helicopter 😂
SolidSnake lol what?
*tank
matt, get a APC
yeah good idea and put rocket launchers, gogogogo
Hasnain Khan no a apache helicopter
Sar Ptolemy an
Just a kid in a man's body, that's why we all love watching you. Keep up the great videos brother.
solder those wires!
or crimp with an environmental splice
Wonder what the amp rating is on that Chineseum switch is.
Yeah I would bet it is the kill switch ... connection points looks nice and all but body looks weak for such amps that you need.
"It was a rock"
Sure, Matt. It was a rock, most definitely not a bullet.
Pottasium Dichromate A bullet would shatter the mirror... and go right through...
Dominic Ronico sure a pellet
A bullet (even a .22LR) would have made a hole through the entire assembly
LOL
Do you guys not know what a joke is?
That’s what the starter on my Dakota did! As people have said, a good whack or two will get it unstuck but that only works for so long. Eventually it’ll get stuck for good and you’ll need to replace it if it really is bad
YA BOY MATT HERE WITH NEW EDITING KSILLS :D
I miss Vetranch - I only found you because of Vetranch - Starter ??? Cables ??? Connectors ??? Voltage regulator??? So much fun , I LOVE 💕 old cars !
Same. I really miss Vet Ranch too. I had been assuming that there hadn't been a great need for their services, which would be great. To bad he's frustrated with it.
texknight67 why’s he frustrated with it
He said burnout, but he's coming back.
Matt , it looks like you are turning your key past the lock position which is the accessory position in older GM stuff which means the car will have all sorts of things powered up. The line on the ignition switch should be aligned with the lock mark on the column.
Matt friends do not leave friends with a Chevy until it is started. you more than likely need a new starter.
I've never been into cars, so as a bystander, I really get a kick out of the wit one can get from all these car elitists. XD. Some of these can be pretty clever.
Come on Matt; admit it. You shot it!!
Igntition coil and ICM (ignition control module in the distributor, starter motor, starter wire, poor ground those are things I checked when my 1981 pick up did the same thing
Missed the perfect opportunity to have Creepy Cooter call back at you when you yelled into the storm duct.
"...Hey, Matt.."
my guess its the starter or the solenoid
I personally like any vet videos. Rescuing animals for new homes are important and very rerewarding and I enjoy watching them.
Has TH-cam ever invited you to any of their events (such as the creators summit? I think there is opportunity to be had from you & youtube.
Well, he loves guns, they don't. He might not be welcome.
Scott W he is a gun owning conservative, youtube does not like gun owning conservatives
He's not a race baiting, victim playing, anti gun, homosexual, illegal immigrant, criminal, Democrat
not true.. i went on youtubes unadulterated home page (meaning i was on a hotels computer not logged in) and in the lifestyle section there was a thumbnail of a pistol and basketballs " how many basketballs will stop a bullet" from edwin something as the creator.. so they havent totally banned guns from youtube... yet... but if they ever do Ill delete everything i can to disassociate myself from youtube just like i did with spotifys stupid ass!!!
RBabik Ii just because somebody is a Democrat doesn't mean they agree with everything the Democrats AS A WHOLE stand for
Matt: what if there's a snake in here?
Me: what if creepy cooter is in there? dun dun dun
Try new spark plugs as well depending on how old they are and yes you are right with wanting to replace the contactors on the battery, the corrosion on them could be causing part of the problem
it's the starter!!!!!
Starter solenoid.
dimduk No. Clearly not
The solenoid is responding, I feel like the starter motor is stuck if he hit it with a hammer it might free it up a bit
Could also be starter MOTOR or possibly a weak connection to the starter. Starter solenoid often is what makes the final high current electrical connection to the motor, and that could be fried as well.
Always worked for me, give it a tap with a screwdriver to free it up and bingo
Starter solenoid could disprove the starter being bad though, if you touch connections with a screwdriver and it starts.
I had a '72 Monte Carlo in HS. Same thing happened, changed the starter, starter solenoid, and main cables for ground and to starter. Didn't have another issue with it. Other than it kept breaking the manual fuel pump (don't buy them from napa, the autozone one I finally bought never broke)
Were you and the family about to eat at Dairy Queen?
I'm thinking that it may be the starter. Whack it with a hammer while trying to start it to free up the solenoid.
Starter solenoid, starter wire, and lightly tap the starter when cranking with the handle of a wrench to possibly unstick the pinion shaft. Hope this helps man!
@ 13:37......WOW!!!! on a side note not all of your fans have an Adonis like body Matt.....so get some fat boy shirts!!! i want the memorial day shirt but need 4x min. would prefer 5x!!! love you guys!!!
Jeremy Patton 5x tall also!
Jeremy Patton y’all are peeping too much
Creeper
Mere looking like a Babe!
jcshaffer777 BIG FACTS
Had to rewind and make sure I saw what I did
Gazer221 me too
Her and the girls were swimming I'm guessing because what Mere is wearing looks like a swimming suit and the girls look like they are wearing swimming suits also.
Man I can’t wait until ya’ll get married and realize how jacked up these comments are. And if you already are... then wow, just wow.
Matt at 6:08 in the video, when you take the keys out, you ignition is in the accessory position not the off position. This may be what has been draining your battery.
You're flux copasiter went bad
Demolition Tuning Service
Thanks Matt. You really have me the motivation to work out.
The last few minutes of the vlog it felt like I was watching a homeless mans TH-cam haha.
1000000%
"Snakes, or badgers, or homeless people" hahahha
David MN homeless people are not to make fun of what if we started making fun of you and homeless people are people too so SHUT the fuck up u dumb bitch
David MN Too funny. 😂 I wouldn’t want to come across any of that in a dark tunnel. LoL
I've been homeless, and I taught myself Python code, so all we're missing is a badger...
check to see if the lights turn on. if they do it's the starter for sure and not the battery. same thing happened to me not too long ago
A rock, or a Lincoln.
Iv'e looked at other videos with your hood up on the MC and you have (Headers) and they are notorious for cooking starters unlike a (cast iron manifold) that holds heat, so you need to replace the starter and (wrap or insulate) it from the heat off the exhaust or you will keep replacing starters.
Nice editing Matt!
@13:37 Awsome dress Mere