Tom,
Use some antiseize or dielectric grease on the connectors after cleaning the
contacts.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Duffy" <tomuo@pacbell.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 10:27 PM
Subject: Not a Dead Starter.
> Thanks to everyone for the tips.
>
> I got back from work this evening, pushed the Datsun around
> the underground carpark at our apartment to get the engine
> compartment under a decent light, and starting poking around
> at the wiring harness.
>
> The lights didn't dim when I turned the ignition to start, so
> going by the list's suggestions, I suspected the connectors.
> The wire from the battery positive snakes around the back
> of the engine compartment and to the starter. Near the
> clutch master cylinder on the firewall are 3 connectors
> coming out of the wiring loom. I pulled the two closest ones
> apart to find the contacts in pretty grotty shape. I scraped
> at them with a screwdriver, put them back together,
> and whatdayaknow, it starts!
>
> I'll give the contacts a better clean on the weekend, but
> for now, I'm back on the road.
>
> Time to find some new automotive electrical connectors at
> Kragen...
>
> Tom.
> '68 1600.
>
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