Husband has a 1973 Chevy 3/4 ton pickup and it won't start. Has spark but won't turn over

Asked by Nakita Feb 22, 2013 at 04:05 PM about the Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Used for snowplowing and doesn't get alot of use.  Started it one morning and was running heard a pop and now won't start.  Says he has spark but it won't turn over, any ideas?

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the pop may be a high amp spark at battery ground on engine or battery or starter motor,bang on starter a little with wrench

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Thanks, he replaced the fuel filter and fiddled with everything again, its now running fine. Thanks for the imput!

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