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Engine struggles to turn over
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 1:27 pm
by Lex68
My grey is mounted with a 3 speed, clutch is installed, however there are no linkages or fliud to operate the clutch. Would this cause
any friction when trying to turn the engine over.
Apart from checking voltage drop, earthing, connections etc can I rule this out?
Cheers
Re: Engine struggles to turn over
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 2:49 pm
by Blacky
No , you wouldnt think so , have you run an earth wire from the block to the body/chassis of the car ?
Re: Engine struggles to turn over
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 8:56 pm
by Lex68
Hi Blacky
I'm using a basic setup to get the engine started as if it were out of the vehicle. To answer your question, no, and after reading some tests to do regarding voltage drops I reckon it will be a wiring issue more on the negative side of things.
The starter is good as I tested the motor and solenoid before fitting and have a good battery source as well.
Will troubleshoot after work tomorrow and let you know
Cheers
Re: Engine struggles to turn over
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 3:13 pm
by Lex68
Finally........
After strip n clean dzzy and install pertronix ignitor.
Strip n clean put kits through carbies with venturi restrictors and different jets.
Mount engine.
Sort out radiator hose clearance due to front engine mounting plate.
Change timing gear while plate was changed over.
Set Mechanical timing......
Need to tweak timing and tune carbies, but I think Iam pretty much there!?
The engine is finally running.......WOOOOOHOOOO
http://youtu.be/Mx0SQlq-ygg
Re: Engine struggles to turn over
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 12:44 am
by Blacky
Re: Engine struggles to turn over
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 9:20 am
by Harv
Cheers,
Harv
Re: Engine struggles to turn over
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 1:41 pm
by GreyEJ
Missing inspection plate? Is that you askign on Face?
I like it. Good work!
Re: Engine struggles to turn over
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 4:22 pm
by Lex68
GreyEJ wrote:Missing inspection plate? Is that you askign on Face?
I like it. Good work!
Got two ID plates, obviously wont match the current colour and trim code though.
Took this one off when I painted the firewall.
Re: Engine struggles to turn over
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 4:37 pm
by GreyEJ
Sorry I meant the inspection plate that covered the flywheel.
Re: Engine struggles to turn over
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:20 pm
by Lex68
GreyEJ wrote:Sorry I meant the inspection plate that covered the flywheel.
Yeh mate got it , must lifted up when I was trying to get the timing light onto the ball, the bloody thing died on me, the timing light
Re: Engine struggles to turn over
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:27 pm
by Lex68
Hang on ..........is that the plate that goes on the bottom half of the gearbox / flywheel?
I thought there might be something that goes there! sorry about that
will need to look into this, thanks for bringong it up!
Cheers
Lex
Re: Engine struggles to turn over
Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 6:57 pm
by Lex68
DOH
Got ya now...Looks like I need one, need to check my stash
Cheers