05 379 c15 starting issue

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Ryno5150, Jul 27, 2019.

  1. Ryno5150

    Ryno5150 Bobtail Member

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    Looking for ideas. I have a 05 379 with a c15. Sometimes when I try to start it, it just bumps but won't crank. If I take a small prybar or screwdriver and turn the flywheel maybe one tooth, it will fire right up. I have had the issue for 2 years now. In this time the cable ends have been checked, I put on a new starter, a new set of batteries last week. I checked the flywheel while I had it out putting in new transmission and clutch. Was thinking it might have teeth missing or worn but it was in great shape so I had it resurfaced and I put it back in. If I jump the solenoid on firewall it does the same as using the key.
     
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  3. BoxCarKidd

    BoxCarKidd Road Train Member

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    Mark the balancer. Does it always happen in the same spot?
     
  4. Ryno5150

    Ryno5150 Bobtail Member

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    I was questioning a bent crank but I had a platinum overhaul over a year ago in April. They plasti gauged the crank at that time and found everything was good.
     
  5. lwlevens

    lwlevens Medium Load Member

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    Kinda hard to bend a crank,no.
     
  6. Ryno5150

    Ryno5150 Bobtail Member

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    Have seen them bent and towed a few c15's in with a broken crank as well. It happens unfortunately. As I said the possibility of that being the issue was eliminated over a year ago during the overhaul.
     
  7. DieselTech_Aus

    DieselTech_Aus Light Load Member

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    does it blow smoke when it starts?
     
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