[Mgs] Non-start

[Dodd, Kelvin]

Max:

I've found the clicking noise to be very usual with external solenoid
type starters. There is just enough juice to cause the electro magnet in
the solenoid to pull in, but as soon as the main contacts make, the
extra draw to start the motor grinding is enough to drop the relay out
again.

Usually if the starter does grind slowly, the next time you try it will
just give you clicks.


I guess I've lived with low batteries in many cars for a long time.



Kelvin Dodd



> -----Original Message-----
> From: mgs-bounces+doddk=mossmotors.com at autox.team.net
> [mailto:mgs-bounces+doddk=mossmotors.com at autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Max Heim
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 1:27 PM
> To: MG List
> Subject: Re: [Mgs] Non-start
>
> OK, with the battery charged up, it started. While I was at
> it I coated the posts with dielectric grease (which I
> couldn't find the last time I was monkeying with it).
>
> Again, the only reason I posted was because of the unfamiliar
> clicking noise ( I know about keeping the terminals clean,
> etc., thanks all who replied), but I guess that was irrelevant.
>
>
> --
>
> Max Heim
> '66 MGB GHN3L76149
> If you're near Mountain View, CA,
> it's the primer red one with chrome wires