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Before taking the plunge, have a repair shop check the batteries. The charger or voltmeter may indicate 12 volts, but it's the current capacity that's important. The starter motor wants maybe 150-200 amps (?) to rotate the engine; only available from a good battery or two. Eight AA batteries in series = 12 volts, but the current they provide is pretty feeble (for a starter motor).
Also check ground and battery connections. Electricity needs a clean path from the positive to negative post connections. This includes the various ground cables and their connections in the vehicle. A check with a DVOM can verify this.
Sherwood Lee
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