[TR] TR6 ammeter peg/starter

[Bob]

Hi Rick,
Battery cables on top are tight I need to check connections on starter.
Most times I see small discharge when starting so I assumed solenoid pick
current went through ammeter.
Time to get the wiring diagram out.
Thank you.
Bob
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Patton" <patton at suscom-maine.net>
To: "Bob" <rpeglow at optonline.net>
Cc: <triumphs at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 9:04 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] TR6 ammeter peg/starter


> Hi,
>
> Just a guess but since the current to the starter doesn't normally pass
> thru the ammeter I'd say you have a bad battery cable or connection. The
> starter is drawing a huge amount of power and the path thru the ammeter
> is easier than thru the battery cable. Just cleaning all the battery
> cable connections, including grounds, may take care of it.
>
> Rick Patton
> http://pattonmachine.com/
> 75 TR6sci
> 74 TVR 2500M
>
>
> Bob wrote:
> > Hello List,
> > On occasion my car pegs the ammeter to discharge side when starting.
> > The car always starts OK and meter might require a tap to free it.
> > Not good for the meter! Is there a common fix for this? I suspect
solenoid.
> > I am thinking it's best to replace the starter with a modern one and
keep
> > original.
> > Then there is the question which of the big 3 has the best choice for a
> > starter?
> > All opinions appreciated.
> > Thank you.
> > Regards,
> > Bob
> >
>
>
>
>
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