starting problem

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[July 26, 2010, 01:36:19 PM] Jon74panel: I'm burning 2 quarts of oil every time I fill up, I dread going up hills because its just a cloud of smoke behind me, help!

[July 26, 2010, 01:37:35 PM] Jon74panel: does this say drive no futher? I am 1900km away from home, do I limp it home?

[July 26, 2010, 01:38:18 PM] Jon74panel: Location:tofino,BC Destination:Calgary,AB

[July 26, 2010, 01:44:07 PM] Jon74panel: there is a small pool oil on the fan. *scared

[July 27, 2010, 02:49:48 AM] Beetle: http://www.type2.com/ & click on 'AIRS' icon.

[July 27, 2010, 07:45:05 AM] Orange_crush: help! acceleration problem.  bus can only go 5mph on hills..picks up fine on flats and dwon hill.  single carb. 2000cc  motor

[July 27, 2010, 09:04:10 AM] addicted: hey any one on?

[July 27, 2010, 09:04:44 AM] addicted: got a question abdout my piont set heating up

[July 27, 2010, 09:29:38 AM] addicted: poof of smoke from the pionts and gf claims from the dash aswell

[July 27, 2010, 09:38:17 AM] Beetle: Addicted: Post in the forum for better results.

[July 27, 2010, 10:56:36 AM] blue bus: does anyone know how to take the handle off the slider door ao a 74 transporter

[Today at 09:29:31 AM] scoobz: need help adjusting electric choke on 72 type 2

[noisyboyy]

I was having trouble with my starter on my 71 bus.It wouldn't turn over or click or anything.intermitten.It would then just start OK.I replaced starter and it worked OK for awhile, then did same thing.I replaced the ignition switch and again it worked for awhile then it just did it tonight.The starter has a ford solenoid attached to the starter for extra help.I am going to replace this as well.MY question is what am I missing.I don't know what else to look at.The battery terminals are clean and secure and the ground straps look OK nothing loose.Any suggestions I am tired of being stranded help before i go bald from pulling my hair out.
                                         Thank you
                                                ty

[Dj:Eep]

Check the ground strap on the tranny nose cone.  If it's in bad shape, replace it. If it's in decent shape, loosen and tighten the nuts a few times to clean up the connection.  Ditch the old ford solenoid and replace it with a Bosch "Hot Start Relay".  A good FLAPS or NAPA should have one.

[noisyboyy]

Thanks for the reply.I looked at the strap it looked good but removed it anyway and was a little dirty at both ends>cleaned and put back together also changed relay.and replaced battery cable.so far all is working good thanks for the ideas