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Thanks for all the suggestions boys - voltage was measured right on the posts. anyway-the battery failed the load test at oreilly AND autozone today --its junk. again - the battery was "new" but sat for at least 2 years with no charge put on it. i wouldnt be surprised if theres something drawing "parasitic voltage" in the car -- thats something ill have to check in the future for sure ! along with somehow getting a new battery . the owner flew back to La today so its one of those deals....

i didnt do that test. it was not Exactly 0 volts.. the reading was something like 0.2 - 0.8 vdc. meter set on 20v range ... ive never seen that either ! im picking up the battery soon--i will post back

ok boys -- worked on it today. and no --its nothing to do with my multimeter . ive narrowed it down to a junk battery or a junk charger/booster. with the Napa booster in start mode at 225 amps , the starter would just groan loudly---and the fan would barely try to move. I found a 1500 amp jump pack in the shop and stuck it on the battery --we hit the key and the starter spun like normal ! I thought a 225 amp jump would be enough nuts to spin the starter ?? i also checked all grounds and everything is 1 ohm or less . anyway--the battery is at Oreilly getting charged all night--then tested tomorrow --ill let ya know

testing on battery. = 0 volts 2nd new battery 2nd new starter --had a new one, put on another new Napa one 2 days ago . its definately not the starter. starter cable looks good. yes, ive jumped the solenoid--and its new tested ground from battery to block and from block to firewall = all good if it was a ground problem , the voltage wouldnt just instantly go to 0 at the battery . something is killing the battery. we are working on it tonight--ill try getting the MSD out of the circuit

Ive finally returned to working on this 69 and Im kinda stumped . Its a 302 / auto car . Its sat for at least 2 years . Basically , it wont start. When the key is turned to Run or Start I have nothing . The bad thing is , when the key is turned--the battery drops to 0 volts instantly ! I think the power is getting shorted to ground . It wont even crank with a battery charger/ jumper is on it . Ive checked all the wiring under the hood and to the ign box NEW parts are = battery starter starter solenoid ign switch coil the engine and converter turn over by hand the dist is a Mallory Unilte the ign box is a MSD 6AL --i checked its wiring. I suspect the MSD is shorting inside ?? any thoughts ? also keep in mind = 2 years ago i had this car running and test drove it !

ok thanks guys-

Has anyone ever put a seal kit in a power steering rack / cylinder on a 69? is it difficult ? special tools needed ?

ok--thanks- can you tell by pic #2 if thats a driver or pass side ?

ok--thanks- can you tell by pic #2 if thats a driver or pass side ?

ok. heres the other crank i have--does this look like the window crank ? also--does the 69 convertible have small 1/4 windows---maybe thats what the 1st pic is for ?

ok. heres the other crank i have--does this look like the window crank ? also--does the 69 convertible have small 1/4 windows---maybe thats what the 1st pic is for ?

so this is not for a 69 ?

so this is not for a 69 ?

This is for the 69 Im working on -----i think ? Is this the correct window crank ? If so can you tell which side its for ? seems to fit both ... If anyone has the other side for sale let me know

This is for the 69 Im working on -----i think ? Is this the correct window crank ? If so can you tell which side its for ? seems to fit both ... If anyone has the other side for sale let me know