Thanks for the email Steve; the wiring is actually new - a bumper to bumper kit and should be to today's standards. However, I will double check that and the voltage at the starter ... Thanks again!
-Graham On 12/19/04 2:38 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Its been a long time since I did any wiring on my car, but I think I had the > same problem or something similar to your problem due to a voltage drop (About > 8 volts -vs- 12+). I believe it was caused by a factory resistor that reduces > your ignition voltage down for stock applications. I was installing HEI and > it needed a full 12 volts to even start. Is there a posibility that your > power lead is running through one of these resistors? > > Good luck, I know electrical work can be a nightmare, but one of these guys on > the list can definitely pull you through. > Steve >> >> From: Graham Wooden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Date: 2004/12/17 Fri PM 07:33:48 EST >> To: The Chevelle Mailing List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Subject: [Chevelle-list] Starter issues ... >> >> So I decided to take a "brake" from the Wilwood front-disc install to finish >> up >> on the new wiring kit. However, there seems to be an issue with my starter. >> >> When I turn the key to the Start, it ingages the starter but doesn't turn nor >> re-tract it back in - making a click only. Turning the key back to Off and >> then to Start just makes the click ... >> >> So, what could this be? A bad starter? Bad connection? Bad ground? >> I know it could be a shot in the dark, but thought I would ask you all. I >> guess >> I will take it out to get tested. >> >> -Graham >> >> 67 Chevelle SS >> >> >> > >
