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

[djmtsu]

I feel I should chime in.

The starter is dead. Buy a new one.

This should be the end of the thread.

[My5ABaby]

Originally Posted by RETed

WHAT SCARES ME THE MOST IS THE FACT THAT THE MAIN ENGINE GROUND IS NOT CONNECTED!!!
Look BEHIND the black box in that pic - see the big ring terminal?
That's the main engine ground connection that is usually secured by the long starter bolt!

Originally Posted by classicauto

Good idea.

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

I still don't see it. Or are we talking the sideways copper thing that you can barely see that may or may not be a figment of my imagination?

[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.

[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

[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.

[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.

[$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.

[My5ABaby]

Oh, and get a fan shroud.

[djmtsu]

This has to be the largest tech thread to solve the simplest of problems.

Not hating, but come on, replace the damn starter already.

And connect that GROUND CABLE!!!!

[$100T2]

Originally Posted by My5ABaby

Oh, and get a fan shroud.

Why? It never goes over 1/3 on the temp gauge. Runs fantastic when it starts. I just need the RB pre-silencer and a new starter.