HEISENBERG

So check for resistance at the starter? + wire to starter and - to - battery terminal?

Fabrik8

Check voltage drop from a clean spot on the block to the negative battery post (and I mean the post, not the clamp terminal). This will tell if you have a corroded ground. If that is good, check that you are getting power to the starter (also check power to the start solenoid, which may be built in to the starter so this may not apply).. If that is good, disconnect the starter power (for safety) and see that the start solenoid coil is getting switched on (actually I think most cars get switched to ground, I don't remember). If everything looks good up to this point, look for cracked battery clamp terminals and that sort of thing. It's possible for a voltage check to come out perfect when statically tested but the whole system could still fall on it's face if a cracked/loose battery terminal doesn't allow enough current to flow for starting. First things first though, check to see where you have voltage and where you don't.

ls96swap

I still say clean your tranny ground..

HEISENBERG

Well today I took the battery to Auto Zone and got it recharged. Got home and before I installed the battery, I cleaned the tranny, battery and valve cover grounds. Put the battery in and everything works fine. (knock on wood)
Hopefully it'll stay like that..... We'll see.

Thanks guys.

Fabrik8

The same dielectric grease that goes on battery terminals can be used to protect your ground connections also, just use it sparingly like usual.

ls96swap

Thats good. Hope it stays running

HEISENBERG

Thanx

hondub

If you had to charge the battery you might want to check your alternator. Around 14 and a half volts at idle is normal. You should load test it but i dont think you have the tools for that.

HEISENBERG

I don't think the alternator is bad. It got discharged because I kept trying to start the engine.... It started fine this morning

Thanx though....

Fabrik8

Sounds like a typical ground problem. I had a similar problem with my WRX a few years ago.
Alternator voltage shouldn't be 14.5V at idle, unless your idle is really fast.