start up problems
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hi guys,

well ive finished fitting my engine and bits and went to start her for the first time and when i turn the key there is just a single loudish click that comes from i think the starter motor (cant tell for sure as im on my own) but then nothing it doesnt tun over just the click then dead.

any ideas ?

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make sure you have 2 independent earths from the body to the engine

ok i will give that a go as i think i only have 1 at the minute.

jim..

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ok tried doing the jump lead on the body etc for an earth but still nothing.

little more information for you.
engine turns over freely without plugs in.
battery is good

picture of the starter motor.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/mini_jim/ert003.jpg

is this the type of starte that i need a solonoid with as i have it hooked up to one at the min here...
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/mini_jim/ert002.jpg

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Is that a' piggy back' style starter motor?

In the 13's at last!.. Just

Is that a' piggy back' style starter motor?

In the 13's at last!.. Just

i think so yes.
here is a better picture for you.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s295/mini_jim/ert001.jpg

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does sound like either starter or earth problem.
have you got the earth lead on from the head to the bulkhead?

mikey

Edited by M111KYP on 16th Aug, 2007.

Change the starter for a known good one before you go any further.

I had a similar problem with a "brand new" minispares starter.

I am assuming your battery is a known good one and not flat??

Are you sure that the solenoid is right?

In the 13's at last!.. Just

ok sussed it now.
the bolts for the clutch bracket were to long and fouling inside.

i have tried turning the car over a few times but as yet nothing.
is there a way for me to see if i am getting a spark single handedly ?
as because im on my own i ncant realy do the spark plug on the head thing.
or is there a way of doing it ?

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Open the drivers side window so that you can turn the key whilst your head's still under the bonnet?

In the 13's at last!.. Just

lol my bad i didnt think i could reach but yup i can sorry.

right no spark at plugs so any ideas what to check now ?
i do have a voltmeter but im unsure how to use it so if i do have to could you explain what setting to put it on.

jim.. :)

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I would say you need to check power to the coil. This could be done by checking with a bulb wired across the '-' and '+' of the coil. Turn over the engine it should flash on and off. If not check the bulb lights when one side of the bulb is earthed and the other is on the '+' of the coil. This need to be checked with ingnition on

unplug the centre lead to the dizzy cap and stick a plug on the end of the lead and rest it on the top of the engine where it can be seen easy.

right i have put a volmeter between the + on the coil and an earth and it reads 10.
i put the setting on 900 im not sure if thats the right setting ?

one thing i have thought of though is when i fitted the engine the plug on the ignition module was different to that onmy wiring so i removed my old ignition module and replaced it with that would that be ok or does it have to be a specific one for it ?

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I
think the module/plug is the problem. The are 2 types, one is 3 wire, the other type is a 2 wire type.

I would say that is the problem. It sounds like you are getting power to the coil but I may be that you need 12v there and not just 10v.

I sure someone will put me right!!

ok i tried changing the module from the 3 pin to the 2 pin and put spade connectors on instead of the plug.

still no spark. ?

i have changed the coil and put a plug lead from the centre to the head and again no spark. ??

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