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billd
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My first Jav was a 1968 base model 232 3 speed stick. Can't get much more base model than that, but wow, was it a fun little car. It would hold its own against a lot of "other cars" too. Being really light didn't hurt - but it didn't help in Iowa winters, either. So I kept the Rambler for winters - it was heavier and had a limited slip rear. I had to put "traction bars" on the jav it was so light, and wheel-hopped so bad. After than I could lay black marks all the way across our main 4-lane - much to the dislike of all the cops and neighbors. Those radials were really loud when doing that. Sold it to my brother for 200 bucks with 120,000 on it, and he later sold it for a grand. |
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Kiver
AMC Fan Joined: Aug/24/2011 Location: Western MA Status: Offline Points: 18 |
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So..... This project got put to the side due to kids keeping me busy with sports (hockey seems to be year round for our family) and a lack of money from ice dues and schooling them. My son is now 11 and he is so into cars. I told him we would start working on this this summer with the hopes of at least getting it running. This kid was eagerly waiting for me when I got home, so I put him to work. We pulled her out the other day and took a look. Hooked up a new battery and hoped for the best. The ALT and OIL lights came on but no start. I pulled out the starter and had it bench tested. There was no flow going through it so we ordered a new one and hope to put it in later tonight. That was one heavy starter, maybe she can be rebuilt. Also put a temporary battery terminal on it as the old one was in very bad shape. I'll post up later if there is any progress
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Kiver
AMC Fan Joined: Aug/24/2011 Location: Western MA Status: Offline Points: 18 |
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Threw a new starter in and nothing. Could be the hook up. There is a bolt in the back that is
different. I’m at camp now I will research and get back to it when I get back home |
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232jav3sp
AMC Addicted Joined: Jan/09/2013 Location: Texas Status: Offline Points: 2451 |
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You need to check you starter solenoid. It's either bad or no ignition sense is getting to it from the ignition switch.
Great to see another 232 Javelin on here! Mine is a 70. She cookie as yours (mosport green). I upgraded to a 5 speed, 4bbl and e few other things. Edited by 232jav3sp - Jun/01/2018 at 8:26pm |
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