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Originally Posted by PQ290Enticer
(Post 4902622)
Thanks to whoever moved this thread. I am not able to because of my basic membership.
BillK, I checked over all the grounds when I reinstalled the engines last year. I didn't go over the positive side though. I have decent access to area's now after removing the exhaust so I will go over all of the connections. I did not at the time of engine reinstallation but now am using a dielectric grease on many connections. Do you guys recommend doing that for all electrical connections? |
Originally Posted by Ryanw10
(Post 4902623)
Just had a very similar issue and it turned out to be the ground cable. All connections were good but the ground cable itself was bad and had a break in it.
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I had starting issues and once I replaced all the battary cables they all went away
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Also make sure ign timing isn't too far advanced at idle. Once had MSD distributor advance weights/springs rust (on both engs) and ign was stuck at full advance. Starter was fighting against cyls firing too early. Actually bent the starter bolts on one eng.
In addition to checking the batt cables and ground cables, check the voltage coming from ign switchs that engage the starters. I've seen where the ign switch was old and passed enough current to make the solenoid click sound but not enough to fully engage the solenoid. This lead to the contacts in the solenoid burning up prematurely. |
Originally Posted by BillK
(Post 4902625)
I do not. Dielectric grease is actually an insulator.
But it allows for contact penetration, which is why we see it in electrical connections all the time. What it really does is prevents corrosion and arcing around the contact points. Thanks. Brad. |
Originally Posted by PQ290Enticer
(Post 4902622)
Thanks to whoever moved this thread. I am not able to because of my basic membership.
BillK, I checked over all the grounds when I reinstalled the engines last year. I didn't go over the positive side though. I have decent access to area's now after removing the exhaust so I will go over all of the connections. I did not at the time of engine reinstallation but now am using a dielectric grease on many connections. Do you guys recommend doing that for all electrical connections? |
Originally Posted by zz28zz
(Post 4902657)
Also make sure ign timing isn't too far advanced at idle. Once had MSD distributor advance weights/springs rust (on both engs) and ign was stuck at full advance. Starter was fighting against cyls firing too early. Actually bent the starter bolts on one eng.
In addition to checking the batt cables and ground cables, check the voltage coming from ign switchs that engage the starters. I've seen where the ign switch was old and passed enough current to make the solenoid click sound but not enough to fully engage the solenoid. This lead to the contacts in the solenoid burning up prematurely. It turns out that I didn't adjust the valves correctly after replacing the one set of lifters and then I went through both engines to better align the rockers. Anyway, I hooked up a remote starter switch directly to the starter solenoid and the starters worked fine every time I hit the button. Thanks for the heads up. |
I once had the square plug under the dash full of corrosion. (yellow/red wire) It had enough voltage to click the solenoid but not enough to maintain continuity and actually engage starter. Took a while to find that one.
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Originally Posted by BillK
(Post 4902619)
I am betting you have some serious voltage drop somewhere along the line.
On the bright side, I now have more ground connections than needed so that shouldn't be a problem for a while. I have replaced brand new starters with brand new(er) starters. I have new ignition switches (they needed replacing anyway) and now have a better understanding on how some things work. I knew the problem was going to be me, I just had to find out where I went wrong. My apologies to you guys that tried to help me. It's hard to help someone when you don't' have all of the info. I changed out the engine wiring harness and failed to mention that. Thanks to everyone for your help. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...daeab77ef7.jpg |
Thanks for the update. Glad its fixed !!!!
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