The starter worked this morning, now it doesn't.

[classicauto]

Good idea.

Ted - didn't even see it. Its a tough point of view to distinguish things

[RETed]

Forgive the crappy paint...
It's the thing I outlines in purple...
That needs to be secured to the engine block.
It's normally secured on the long bolt (and nut) that secures the starter to the engine.
That's the main engine ground.


-Ted

[My5ABaby]

Originally Posted by RETed

Forgive the crappy paint...
It's the thing I outlines in purple...
That needs to be secured to the engine block.
It's normally secured on the long bolt (and nut) that secures the starter to the engine.
That's the main engine ground.


-Ted

Hmm, I could swear mine was bolted to my fender or something... Oh well, I'll defer to you on this.

[RETed]

Originally Posted by My5ABaby

Hmm, I could swear mine was bolted to my fender or something... Oh well, I'll defer to you on this.

It is, but it doesn't stop there.
It terminates at that "ring" connector I outlined in purple at the long starter bolt.

I dunno how you car is running, cause the later pics still show the main engine ground disconnected.
You got additional grounds on the engine???


-Ted

[My5ABaby]

Originally Posted by RETed

It is, but it doesn't stop there.
It terminates at that "ring" connector I outlined in purple at the long starter bolt.
-Ted

Hmm, that makes more sense now. I haven't had a reason to look down there for a few years.

[$100T2]

Originally Posted by RETed

It is, but it doesn't stop there.
It terminates at that "ring" connector I outlined in purple at the long starter bolt.

I dunno how you car is running, cause the later pics still show the main engine ground disconnected.
You got additional grounds on the engine???


-Ted

I know he put a bunch of additional grounds on. When it starts, it runs good. It has the 3800 hesitation, but that's it.

[djmtsu]

I feel I should chime in.

The starter is dead. Buy a new one.

This should be the end of the thread.

[Max777]

I know what he's talking about. it is like a bracket that's connected to the wiring harness? there was a hole in the bracket, and the long starter bolt went through it... it's actually easier to get at that thing from above the car than below! I had to have a friend hold the bolt for me while I removed the nut underneath the car.

I now lol at those "I cant get my starter off, plz help" threads, because I was a victim as well, and had to figure it out on my own, haha.

[Phoenix7]

SO, YOU ESTABLISHED THAT HTE ALTERNATOR IS FINE AND CHARGING THE NEW BATTERY, RIGHT? Sorry, caps lock.

You said the battery terminals are fine but try using dielectric grease too. Make sure you're not losing power via a stray wire and I'm with 85rx-7-gsl-se. Make sure your power wires to the starter are not loose.

[$100T2]

Yes, the alternator charges the battery... As soon as the car starts running, the voltage goes right up to 14.5-15.

Here's tonight's pics of loose wires and assorted shit.

[$100T2]

Moar.

[$100T2]

Still moar.

[$100T2]

That red then blue wire, I yanked out from underneath the car. I don't know what it goes to.

[My5ABaby]

Kinda random, but where does the red power cable that's coming off the battery go to? I don't think it's related, just curious.

[$100T2]

Amplified tube in the trunk.