One easy way to test high current cables is to put a volt meter across
the ends of the cable. When large currents should be flowing through the
cable the voltage drop across the cable should be a volt or two at most.
If you have a larger drop, the cable (or connection) is bad. Also, try
shorting across the two large terminals on the solenoid, if the starter
spins, the problem is the solenoid.
Peace,
Pat
Thusly spake Eric J Russell, On 6/26/2011 5:04 PM:
> Although the battery cable -> starter cables may look OK and feel
> tight it is a Good Idea to remove, clean & secure each one. The
> starter is a big current draw. One iffy connection (or a few slightly
> iffy connections) can prevent enough electrons from being able to flow
> to operate the starter. Even if it still proves to be a bad battery or
> another component cleaning/securing all connections is not time wasted
> (and no money is wasted either!).
>
> Eric Russell
> Mebane, NC
> http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>> hooked the battery charger to the battery and put it in start mode
>> 120amp... and I still get the 5 or 6 clicks from the relay but have
>> confirmed that each click does actuate the bendix but the bendix will
>> not stay engaged...
>
>>>> the battery is charged 13.6 volts at the starter terminals.. all
>>>> connections are tight.
> _______________________________________________
>
> Shop-talk at autox.team.net
> Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
> Suggested annual donation $12.96
> Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
> Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
> Unsubscribe/Manage:
> http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/shop-talk/pat at hornesystemstx.com
>
>
>
--
Pat Horne, Owner, Horne Systems
(512) 797-7501 Voice 5026 FM 2001
Pat at HorneSystemsTx.com Lockhart, TX 78644-4443
www.hornesystemstx.com
-- We support Habitat for Humanity - a hand UP, not a hand OUT --
|