I'd guess it either needs new batteries or battery cables depending upon
where you are jump starting it from. It you are hooking up the jumper
cables directly to the starter under the hood (bonnet) then I'd say the
battery cables are suspect. If your jumping it from the battery box
behind the seat I think it's time to invest in new batteries.
The only iffy is how clean the battery connections are. You might try
removeing the cables, doing a little wire brush work (there are cheap
tools for this purpose) and then bolting everything back up is about
your last, best chance. Don't forget to take a good look at both ends of
the ground strap.
Perfectly crappy batteries can have 13.5 volts and no amps. The good
news on batteries is that you can toss the 6-volts, do some minor
rewiring, and get by with a single 12-volt. Make sure the dynamo is
humming the right voltage, too, of course.
Bob Allen, Kansas City, '69CGT, '75TR6
Dennis & Stephanie Littrell wrote:
>
> Fellow Listers:
>
> I'm having a problem starting my '73 B, and I need some help. When I turn
> the key, all I get is the clicking of the starter solenoid. The car can be
> jump-started and run for long periods, but as soon as I try to start it
> again (even immediately) I get the same thing. It has fairly new twin 6
> volt batteries. I've cleaned all the battery terminals, cleaned the ground
> connection, and checked the battery charge with a multimeter (13.5 volts).
>
> If I get the solenoid click, and the car can be jump-started, can I
> eliminate the starter and solenoid as a possible cause? If the batteries
> are showing 13.5 volts across the terminals, can I eliminate battery
> condition as a cause? How does one go about eliminating various
> possibilities (bad connections, faulty ground, faulty alternator, etc.)?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dennis
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