In addition, the Voltage Regulator clicks as well when I turn the key to start - is this normal? Since this is the first time the car has been wired (I have ran the engine with a self-contained HEI starter unit), I don't have anything to go against... Thanks,
-Graham On 12/19/04 5:10 PM, "Graham Wooden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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 >>> >>> >>> >> >>
