Hi all

I’m trying to turn over the engine. When I turn the key to the first stop, I get dash lights and electric fuel pump runs. When I turn to start, nothing happens and no clicking noise. But I can get the car to turn over by jumping the two posts on the starter solenoid.

I’ve just pulled the ignition switch and cleaned and tested it which was fine. I’ve checked continuity of the wire from ignition to solenoid and that was ok.

How do I test the starter solenoid?

Cheers




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Australian 69 DeLuxe w/ hydro suspension. Single HS4 (twin HS2 being assembled). 1275 1100s engine (998 due for rebuild) . Clubman remote gear change. Automatic front subframe.

I found it on YouTube

www.youtube.com/watch?v=acCbXHG5uTs

Thanks FixitSam.


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Australian 69 DeLuxe w/ hydro suspension. Single HS4 (twin HS2 being assembled). 1275 1100s engine (998 due for rebuild) . Clubman remote gear change. Automatic front subframe.

Sounds like the ignition switch. I bought a new one with this fault. Took back...

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Yes. Tested using jumper cables and the faulty solenoid didn’t click. Gave it some percussive maintenance and it did open and close but got stuck open again.

Replaced with another one and got the engine cranking.




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Australian 69 DeLuxe w/ hydro suspension. Single HS4 (twin HS2 being assembled). 1275 1100s engine (998 due for rebuild) . Clubman remote gear change. Automatic front subframe.

****percussive maintenance****

Love it

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