[6pack] Starting Problem 1976 TR6

[Bob Peglow]

Need clarification here.
It sounds like starter is spinning the engine OK, and it starts when the 
key is released, yes?
Bob


On Mon, Apr 16, 2018 at 01:39 PM, Robert Lang via 6pack wrote:


Hi Dennis,


If the starter motor does not turn when the key twists all the way 
clockwise, it suggests that the voltage / current is not getting to the 
solenoid. You should verify that you get 12 volts to the big terminal on 
the started when you twist the key. If not, there's voltage drop from 
the battery and the problem could be your positive battery cable or 
connection at the battery. If the voltage does not change, then verify 
12 volts to the small connection on the starter. This should only 
energize when the key is twisted all the way clockwise. If you get 12 
volts there when the key is on the start position, then the solenoid is 
bad because it is not allowing current to flow through the solenoid to 
the starter motor. Note that there should be faint click at the starter 
when the solenoid is energized.


In some cases, you can tap the starter and or the the solenoid and the 
starter will start working properly. Note that there is a large cable 
with full battery power connected to the starter, so use a 
non-conductive device so you don't short things and start a fire.


Regards,
Bob Lang
339-927-4489













                         On Monday, April 16, 2018, 1:09:49 PM EDT, 
Dennis Culligan via 6pack <6pack at autox.team.net> wrote:











1976 TR6 – “Always” starts the first time. The last few times I started 
it, it balked.  I finally figured out that it won’t start while the key 
is turned but as I release the key, it starts.  Starter solenoid? 
Thanks.
Dennis Culligan ,Highland NY

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