Ignition circuit

[S2Andy]

Why not take the solenoid that clicks off that starter and out it on the other?
Nothing to lose. All my starter motor problems have seemed to be solenoid linked.

[Blue 30]

Don't know where you are in the country, but CJF Rotating Auto Electrics in Hednesford Staffs are good at their job. Google em, and give em a call, they might just be open for mail order.
T.

[GreenV8S]

Sandgrounder said:

when I connected everything up, the starter did nothing.

I would suspect it is not wired up correctly. The internal electrics are not trivial and it would be easy to miss the connection from the pull-in coil through the main starter motor circuit. The hold-in coil will take current but may not be strong enough to operate the solenoid on its own even with a new starter motor..

[Sandgrounder]

Well, the good news is that I now know what the problem is. Seems my reconditioned Starter motor is faulty.
Always a gamble when you buy stuff on eBay but on this occasion, it has not payed off.
I should receive my fixed Starter some time next week, but while I am waiting, is it possible that it could have been damaged by the car charging circuit, as it has only lasted a few months before showing signs of fault!
Or have I just fallen foul of shoddy workmanship.

[Penelope Stopit]

No the charging circuit won't damage the starter

[Sandgrounder]

Thanks Penelope. Just checking :-)

[Penelope Stopit]

Ok then

Keep well

[Sandgrounder]

Starter Motor is due back from Auto Electrician tomorrow. I hope it comes with an appropriate guarantee!
However, while I have been working my way around the car while it has been parked on ramps on my driveway, having topped up all the fluids etc., I have discovered a slight leak from radiator offside.
I have been considering how best to address my struggling cooling system for a while now, so I guess I know what my next purchase will be!

The joys.

[Sandgrounder]

Quick question, had a look inside bellhousing with starter removed. Should it be dry in there!?

If not, does that point to rear crankshaft oil seal?

Thanks

[phillpot]

Or gearbox input shaft seal?

Unless oil is dripping out I shouldn't worrry too much.

[Sandgrounder]

Looks and smells more like Engine oil, I think.

Oh well, yet another job on the list when the car finally goes in for a body off refurb!

Cheers Mike