What am I doing Wrong? Help

[deoxford]

Ok I have a 72T with 2.4MFI I can't get the started to turn over.
I might have not connect something correctly but I am not sure.
I am putting the car back together and very well cound have missed something.

Ok here it is

When I turn the key the controls in the engine bay whine , and the fuel pump comes on.

But the Starter will not kick in , where do I start?

Also I think I need a new headlight switch when I turn it on the right side runing lights come on , and the left head lights . what do ya'll think?

Thanks for the help
Derek

Here is the project.

http://www.356-911.com/911restogallery/derekoxford911.htm


Jim,
What do you think?

[afterburn 549]

can you jump the silly thing on top of the starter??if that works you have a bad one.....But 1st always start with a charged batt. with clean conections (no guess work here)

[Fishcop]

Can't help you with the starter, but the left and right lights are on separate fused circuts. I'd say you're experiencing resistance on the left side, probably as a result of a dirty/corroded fuse contact.

[Randy Webb]

define kick in?

does it click at all? do the lights dim when the starter position on the ign. switch id engaged?

[deoxford]

Randy,
does it click at all?=No
do the lights dim when the starter position on the ign. switch id engaged?=No

I do have a brand new battery and new connections

[Randy Webb]

Measure the batt. voltage just to be sure it is 13.8 V or so.

If so, you have a bad solenoid - assuming that power is getting to it. You can measure voltage to gnd at the wire from the ign. switch to the starter. You'll have to crawl up under there - it's a lot easier on a lift, and a lot harder on cold wet mud....

Do a search and that will help you get oriented before going underneath.

[deoxford]

Do you read the voltage at the yellow wire?
on the starter? how do you check if the Solenoid is bad?

I just what ot make sure that I have every thing hooked up ok.

I don't want to think the solenoid is bad, if I did something wrong.

Is there any way to check to see if I gettting what I need to there?

The starter worked fine when I pulled the engine.

Thanks
Derek

[deoxford]

Can you test across the coil /solenoid to see if it is open?

[deoxford]

Also can you just tap them like American starters?