Nytsky's Engine Build

[T04GTR]

perhaps spacing it out so the starter isnt over shooting the flywheel and installing the backing plate so its located and aligned properly and not gringing on the flywheel but engaging the ring gear..

just ask yourself. what different to when it was running last? just the plate?

[NYTSKY]

perhaps spacing it out so the starter isnt over shooting the flywheel and installing the backing plate so its located and aligned properly and not gringing on the flywheel but engaging the ring gear..

just ask yourself. what different to when it was running last? just the plate?

I just spaced out the started with a 2mm spacer and still the same I dont get it, nothing else has changed.

[DRIFTER]

you did remember to put the flywheel on?

[NYTSKY]

Yes the flywheel is on

The solenoids in both starters do not seem to be working. So its either two sh1t starters or something else.

[Duncan]

oh man you need to add "epic" to this thread's title.

did you try the trick dave said? bridge the starter positive to the solenoid's signal/positive.

[NYTSKY]

No Duncan i didnt. I threw in the towel before i threw my engine crane through the windscreen.

Ill get back on it in the morning.

EDIT: Duncan there is $100 in it for you if you can get my car started

[Duncan]

haha you'd be better off with someone who knows what they are doing lol. i understand the pain when you go to start it and it doesn't fire though - my last one was fuel pressure problem.

the only time I had a "starter motor problem" we pulled it out and put 12v directly on the motor. didn't it jump out of my hands lol. turned out the signal wire to the solenoid wasn't on properly. By putting a definate 12v source to the solenoid you can tell if the starter is farked or not, but it would be pretty damn unlucky to have 2 dead ones. or alternatively check for 12v at the solenoid signal when you turn the key to start. also...do you have 12v at the main starter power source?

[Duncan]

sorry cancel all that you said the starter was turning right? if so its only how the starter engages the wheel. so go back to putting 12v on the starter while it is out and make sure the starter gear clicks out properly to engage the flywheel

[T04GTR]

so you ran the motor before without the plate? either the main power wires on the starter are backwards or its an alignment issue

[NYTSKY]

haha you'd be better off with someone who knows what they are doing lol. i understand the pain when you go to start it and it doesn't fire though - my last one was fuel pressure problem.

the only time I had a "starter motor problem" we pulled it out and put 12v directly on the motor. didn't it jump out of my hands lol. turned out the signal wire to the solenoid wasn't on properly. By putting a definate 12v source to the solenoid you can tell if the starter is farked or not, but it would be pretty damn unlucky to have 2 dead ones. or alternatively check for 12v at the solenoid signal when you turn the key to start. also...do you have 12v at the main starter power source?

I unbolted the starter and got my brother to crank it. The thing certainly does jump! From what i could see the gear spun but the solenoid did not pop out. So i think the signal to the solenoid is the issue.

Ill have a better look at it in the morning.

[NYTSKY]

so you ran the motor before without the plate? either the main power wires on the starter are backwards or its an alignment issue

I dont see how they can be backwards, there is only one spot for the power. The other is the earth.

Just to confirm, the spade connector with the black plug on it is the????

[Duncan]

spade is the start signal. should show 12v when you turn the key to start

. it is earthed thru the bellhousing.

does the motor turn with a socket on the balancer?

[NYTSKY]

spade is the start signal. should show 12v when you turn the key to start

. it is earthed thru the bellhousing.

does the motor turn with a socket on the balancer?

Ah ok.

Yes motor cranks by hand.

[TriniGT]

Could the static be giving trouble on the starter? Best thing would be to measure the voltage on the 12V lead going to the starter to ensure that it is getting enough for a healthy crank. Is the tumble of the starter sounding good, it may be as simple as putting a relay to up the power the starter is seeing?

Edited February 4, 2009 by TriniGT

[Swiper the Fox]

It started...and he's driving it right now...hooray!

[DRD-00F]

lemme guess... forgot to put petrol in it??

[Guilt-Toy]

Could the static be giving trouble on the starter? Best thing would be to measure the voltage on the 12V lead going to the starter to ensure that it is getting enough for a healthy crank. Is the tumble of the starter sounding good, it may be as simple as putting a relay to up the power the starter is seeing?

please explain more, i have a bit of a start issue with mine.. it clicks sometimes and wont start.. if i keep trying to start it it starts.. weird...

It started...and he's driving it right now...hooray!

you can fix mine for me tomorrow while i am setting up your car to start

[Swiper the Fox]

lemme guess... forgot to put petrol in it??

no the washer bottle was empty

[DRD-00F]

well at least his headlight fluid was at the correct levels...

[NYTSKY]

Just got back from a very hot drive. No A/C at the moment.

After the start problem we had a small fuel issue.

But all sorted. Took the car for a spin down to the tuners and then took it for a well needed wash. The car looks so much better when you are not looking at it in a garage. Wheels and stance set it off.

Wastegate pipe is made and fark it is loud.

Much gating to be had at Powercruise

Will be heading out to KK on Friday night if anyone wants to catch up?