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Recent content by PstrTed

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    Starter spins!

    Regarding the continuity check last night; yes, the battery was disconnected at the time. I don’t have time for further investigation this week due to upcoming camping trip, but I ordered a new ignition switch this morning. Will resume repair in ten days. Thanks.
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    Starter spins!

    Wow! With key out I have continuity between one and two, one and three, and one and four. Does that mean the switch is totally shot?
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    Starter spins!

    Thanks in advance. I’ll investigate!
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    Starter spins!

    Our 1966 Sunbeam Alpine has a new battery, new solenoid, and a new starter… all replaced this summer. Twice this past weekend, when I attempted to start the car, the starter spun wildly, sounding like an airplane. I had to disconnect the battery to get it to stop! Always something! ‍ Where do I...
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    Solenoid wiring

    PROBLEM SOLVED - Thanks mhartman.net, The anchor nut at the battery cable connection post on new starter was not tight…consequently I didn’t adequately tighten the outer nut. Whew! Thanks!
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    Starting issue

    One more bit of input….. I’ve got 13v at the Battery posts and 13v at the battery cable post on the top of solenoid.
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    Starting issue

    hartmandm, Thanks for your response. (See photos attached.) Starter cable attaches at the bottom of solenoid, positive battery cable attaches at the top, red/white ignition wire on the ”S” post closest to the battery input. Nothing on the “I” Post. Where would I look for an engine ground strap...
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    Starting issue

    I’m reading all these questions and responses hoping to figure out my problem, but so far I’m stumped. Here‘a my situation: ‘66 Alpine, electronic ignition, new fully-charged battery with clean connections, new starter, new 4 terminal solenoid with “I” connector empty (no cold start green wire)...
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