Double relay connector, square peg in round hole |
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Double relay connector, square peg in round hole |
troth |
Oct 29 2018, 11:14 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 151 Joined: 17-August 16 From: CT/WA Member No.: 20,305 Region Association: None |
Trying to track down a hard starting problem. I'm convinced it's spark related. I've been trying to track this down for over a year now. It starts every time, but sometimes it takes a few seconds or even a few minutes of cranking to get it going.
I have a feeling it's related to my dual relay not having a good connection with the plug. I found an old thread where @malcolm2 had a similar issue with his relay. Here's his picture: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-13139-1370716659.jpg) The plug doesn't really go up all the way into the relay. I tried shaving down the edges of the plug, but now it doesn't want to stay up. I'm afraid it's going to vibrate out, create a big short, and catch my engine on fire. Is there a solution that doesn't involve duct tape? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) Should I try to track down a metal relay instead of the plastic one I have? I saw an NOS one a few months ago for $30, should have jumped on it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Is there a source for the proper plug/connector? |
troth |
Nov 2 2018, 11:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 151 Joined: 17-August 16 From: CT/WA Member No.: 20,305 Region Association: None |
I'm getting 12 volts at the ignition switch. When I jumper the starter to the battery + it's still very sluggish to turn over and will only turn once or twice. Does this indicate a problem with the starter itself?
Maybe all the cranking killed my starter? |
dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Nov 2 2018, 01:01 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
have you removed cleaned and reinstalled the transmission ground strap?
quote name='troth' date='Nov 2 2018, 10:45 AM' post='2662421'] I'm getting 12 volts at the ignition switch. When I jumper the starter to the battery + it's still very sluggish to turn over and will only turn once or twice. Does this indicate a problem with the starter itself? Maybe all the cranking killed my starter? [/quote] |
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