Dennis:
The solenoid is moving but it's not activating the switch part of the
mechanism. A solenoid moves to close contacts which carry high amperage.
It also moves a gear into mesh on the flywheel ring gear. Yours is not
closing the circuit to activate the starter motor after having performed
part of its dual task.
It may be adjustable but is not too expensive and should probably be replaced.
John McEwen
>Fellow Listers:
>
>I'm having a problem starting my '73 B, and I need some help. When I turn
>the key, all I get is the clicking of the starter solenoid. The car can be
>jump-started and run for long periods, but as soon as I try to start it
>again (even immediately) I get the same thing. It has fairly new twin 6
>volt batteries. I've cleaned all the battery terminals, cleaned the ground
>connection, and checked the battery charge with a multimeter (13.5 volts).
>
>If I get the solenoid click, and the car can be jump-started, can I
>eliminate the starter and solenoid as a possible cause? If the batteries
>are showing 13.5 volts across the terminals, can I eliminate battery
>condition as a cause? How does one go about eliminating various
>possibilities (bad connections, faulty ground, faulty alternator, etc.)?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Dennis
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