[Healeys] Starter Problem - update

[Tom McCay - Classic-Car-World Ltd]

Hi Derek, yes you are correct. The small link wire between the main battery
post on the starter and the small spade connection is only there to allow you
to use the starter with an existing solenoid. In this configuration when the
original solenoid is energised it applies power to the starter and to the
solenoid built into the starter at the same time. By removing the link wire
you can connect the main battery connection to the starter battery post and
the starter button to the small spade connection on the starter. The starter
will then operate as a normal pre-engaged starter motor.

I have a couple of images somewhere showing the setup if you need these

Tom McCay
AH3000 BJ8
MGA 1600
Mini Park Lane
----- Original Message -----

  From: Derek Job
  To: Forum
  Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 8:02 AM
  Subject: Re: [Healeys] Starter Problem - update


  I have just read up on the Hi-Torque starters and to answer my own question
  I believe what I have to do is remove the by-pass wire on the starter motor
  and connect the red/white wire from the starter button directly to the
  spade connector on the starter starter motor instead of it going to the
  solenoid. And then connect the battery cable directly to the starter.

  Any thoughts?


  Derek

  On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 7:00 AM, Derek Job <derek.c.job at gmail.com> wrote:

  > Hi (started new thread again!)
  >
  > That is true but my solenoid doesn't have the push button and also I
think
  > it might be source of my problems  so if I bypass it then it eliminates
one
  > potential source of failure.
  >
  >
  >
  > The hi torque starter has the link wire to the internal solenoid spade
  > terminal. I think I leave this in place and presumably connect the cable
  > that currently goes to the old solenoid directly to the starter. Does
that
  > make sense and is there something else I would need to do. Unfortunately
my
  > go to Healey mechanic is at Silverstone today and i cant get him and I
need
  > the car tomorrow.
  >
  >
  > All help greatly appreciated
  >
  > cheers
  >
  > Derek
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