Won't start?

Discussion in 'Sparky's corner' started by Jacob., Aug 28, 2010.

  1. Jacob.

    Jacob. Active Member

    Well. My alternator was going out so i changed that. And in the process I broke the copper part of the starter.. So I replaced them both and now it won't start... Starter won't even click.. Any suggestions?
    Not that this matters but...

    70' buick skylark
    350 engine.
    350 suprcharged trans.
    ...:blast:
     
  2. william.ali.kay

    william.ali.kay Needs more cowbell!

    Id start with making sure the battery is charged and connected properly, then work my way back.
     
  3. Jacob.

    Jacob. Active Member

    Yeah... I think the battery might be dead.. We're about to try jumping it.
     
  4. Jacob.

    Jacob. Active Member

    Tried jumping it but nothing. Going to try a new battery anyways
     
  5. RAbarrett

    RAbarrett Well-Known Member

    It is very possible that the starter, which has two small connections on it besides the battery, was improperly connected. The lead from the ignition switch, for the start circuit, should go to the S terminal, and the other should go to the I terminal. It is intended to provide full battery voltage to the ignition during cranking. The other is self explanatory.
     
  6. Jacob.

    Jacob. Active Member

    Yeah im aware of this.. And im 99.9% sure its connected correct.. Because i placed one in a certain place and also had one that was extrmely hard to get off... so eh.
     
  7. Einfamus

    Einfamus Well-Known Member

    It may be the selinoid (sp?). try tapping the selinoid softly with a hammer or handle of a screw driver. Happened to me on another car (camaro) after replacing starter and new battery.
     
  8. Jacob.

    Jacob. Active Member


    I think its solenoid and idk. Im taking my ad up and hes always worked on it and fixed it.. IT'll probably be something really stupid
     

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