Make sure that the engine has a ground strap to give it electrical connection to
the body/frame of the car.
Blake Discher wrote:
> Hi all...
>
> I've always wanted one, and so I did it. Just picked up a 'clean as a
> hound's tooth' 1976 TR-6 and am new to this list and British vehicles. I
> have been reading the list for about two weeks since I knew I was getting
> the car and am very impressed with the knowledge shared here. Here's my
> question:
>
> The guy I purchased the car from said that if it ever did not start on
> turning the ignition key, to "wiggle" the shift lever (in the neutral
> position, of course, from side to side) while holding the key in the start
> position. After several drives, it happened, I did what he suggested, and
> bingo, the car started right up. Curiously, it started when the lever
> encountered the resistance that is felt when pushing the to the far right,
> as you approach the 'reverse' position. I asked him if there was a
> starter-interlock on the shift lever mechanism that would prevent the
> starter from engaging and he did not know.
>
> Now, the car won't start at all (the engine won't turn over, just silence
> when in the START position), even if I wiggle the shift lever. This
> problem is intermittent, and does not occur only when car is cold or warmed
> up. It can occur at any time, which is the bummer. I've been reading some
> info on the starter, starting solenoid and wonder if these are the likely
> culprits. Battery is good, accessories come on if turned on when key is in
> ON position.
>
> She's a beauty and I would love to get a few more drives in before the snow
> flies here in southeast Michigan! Any ideas? I am planning on taking it
> to reputable shop here for a rear-shock conversion AFTER that snow does fly!
>
> Thanks.
> Blake Discher
> 76 TR-6 CF56470U
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George Richardson
The Wyvern - '57 Triumph TR3, TS15559L - http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
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Kitty - '83 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas - Undergoing repair
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