[Healeys] Starter motor query

[Michael Oritt]

Paul--

If the starter motor engaged the flywheel and turns over the engine
normally when you jump across the two solenoid lugs the problem lies
somewhere between the ignition key switch and the solenoid.  Either your
solenoid, starter button, ignition switch or one of the wires connecting
these components is likely the culprit.

Best--Michael Oritt


On Mon, Aug 14, 2017 at 6:36 AM, Paul Leeks <paull at glasgows.co.uk> wrote:

> Hi all
>
> I having a bit of trouble starting the Healey.
>
> When I press the starter button, I just get the dull click which is then
> followed by a clunk when I release the button. Eventually the car starts,
> but it usually takes about five or six goes.  Apart from being a bit
> annoying, I'm worried that I may be doing damage to the starter motor?
>
> The battery is fully charged and I have removed, cleaned and re-tightened
> all the connections to the battery, relay switch and starter motor.
>  (During which I inadvertently shorted the two heavy duty cables that
> connect to the relay which did turn the engine over ... I then remembered
> to disconnect the battery :-)
>
> Any thoughts on what I should try next?
>
> Many thanks
>
> Paul Leeks
> BN4
>
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