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hemiparts wrote:

Mel, try Steve at 800.866.3443. Tell him I sent ya.

Hemiparts,

I've been meaning to ask you, is this Steve at Egge Parts? They said that they could rebuild the water pump. We sent it to them. Well, it took a lot longer than 5 days...more like over 3 weeks. That wasn't the worst part...it wasn't even fixed! The pump was reinstalled and it leaked as bad as before it was sent down! Needless to say, we haven't been very happy. The owner has been given the run around. I'd have to say that Egge Parts has been written off of our list of parts providers. Terrible communication, terrible service!

Gary,

Sorry for the slow response. I don't get on this website very often.



We've got past the water pump issue (no help from Egge) by, cannalbalising two water pumps. So, far it's not leaking. Now, moving onto another issue.



Engine will not turn over. This car has been sitting for about 5 years. It was running up until 5 years ago or until the water pump started to leak. We're at the point where we are trying to start the engine but, cannot get it to turn over. We've cranked it but the starter will not engage. Any suggestions?



Thanks again for your suggestions.

Oldcar_Mechanic wrote:

Be sure that you have a well charged battery. Makes sure that ALL connections are clean and tight. Make sure that the battery cables are the correct size.



If the starter just spins after all these checks and does not engage the flywheel, you will need to remove it and take it to someone to check out.



Ron

Thanks Ron for your response. The battery is new and freshly charged. When we hit the starter button we get a hum fromthe starter but no engagement, no turning of the starter. We have even tried cranking it at the same time as we hit the starter button but, the starter doesn't turn.



Mel

Ron,

The starter does NOT turn. So, the engine doesn't crank or turn over either. We've cranked the engine by hand but, still cannot get it to fire or sputter or do anything.



When the starter button is pressed, the starter makes this humming noise but, that's it!



Does the starter need to be pulled? We're thinking we might try to push start it. This engine has not run in over 5 years.

Oldcar_Mechanic wrote:

If you can turn the engine by hand, I doubt that you have a problem with the engine being to tight.



I would make sure that you have a good and clean connection at the starter first. If you do, you may want to check the voltage right at the connection on the starter. If the voltage is good, my guess would be that you will have to have the starter checked out by a place that works on these. Remove the starter and take it to someone that is reputable to check it out while you wait.



Ron

Ron,

The starter was pulled from the car and when direct current is connected the starter will turn but, you can stop the starter by hand! There's very little torque. Not enough to turn this '26 Dodge. Any suggestions?



Thanks again!



Mel