Date:         Tue, 10 Jun 2014 10:04:11 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Starter Power Question
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The starter is comprised of 2 main parts, a solenoid actuator and a
powerful motor. The 2 parts get power from 2 very different wiring
paths. The solenoid actuator coil gets power from the key switch when in
start position. The motor switch part gets its power via a large cable
to the battery. Since he is hearing the clicking of the actuator, we
know he is getting that power from the key switch. Since the motor isn't
turning one explanation is that someone left the large power cable to
the battery off of the starter post.

Since the engine and tranny were just put back in that makes an
overlooked battery cable at the starter post a very plausible scenario.
Also, the alternator to battery power connection is through the same
post on the starter. If the main battery cable is left off the starter
the alternator won't have a battery connection either.

Mark


OlRivrRat wrote:
>          I'm assuming that, "The solenoid clicks with the ignition switch" means that you hear the Bendix Actuate, but then "no starter crank", meaning the StarterMotor DoesNot Spin ~ This might indicate that ~
>
> Either ~ Your Engine is Seized & so the Starter can't turn it ~
>
> OR ~ the Bendix is somehow being prevented from "Throwing" all the way which would then prevent its Contacts from Making & so NoPower to the Motor ~
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>          The fact that you have power to the Starter but no power to the Alternator would indicate that the RedWire from the Starter to the Alternator is ~
>
> Either ~ Not connected to the Starter ~
>
> OR ~ Not connected to the Correct Post on the Starter ~
>
>                                                                                                          ORR ~ DeanB
>
>
> On 9 Jun , 2014, at 12:05 PM, Steven Mills wrote:
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>> I just reinstalled a 2.1 in my 87 Vanagon. The problem I am experiencing is I have no voltage to the alternator, subsequently on to the starter. The solenoid clicks with the ignition switch, but no starter crank. Pulled starter and it benched okay. Brand new battery and as I read the wiring diagram, the red lead that goes to the alternator should be hot all the time. That is not the case. Have double checked all grounds and cannot seem to find any problem there as to the connections. Any ideas out there?
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