I wrote to the list about a month ago about starter problems. After some
testing, it seemed that my starter motor was bad. (It wouldn't spin when 12
volts were applied, just pop out the pinion.)
Keep in mind that this problem just 'happened' one day during a rainstorm - it
ran fine, and then boom.
Since then I have acquired a new starter and solenoid, and put those in my 72
mgb.
Now, when I turn the ignition key, I get a small pop and a little smoke from
the batteries and nothing else ... no click in the relay or anything.
Any ideas?
I noticed that this new starter is made of what appears to be cast aluminum on
the ends, where it bolts onto the frame. How is this starter grounded? Is cast
aluminum conductive? Should I run a grounding wire from the negative starter
terminal to the block?
Thanks.
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Jason B. Lonon
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