Starter

[hogv8]

Since we moved to Florida I haven't had a chance to ride my Boss so it's been sitting although I have kept the battery charged . I tried t o start it today and when I hit the starter button all I hear is clicking from the starter. I haven't gotten into it yet but I did check the battery and it shows over 13 volts so I don't think it's the battery . I don't think it's the sarter relay either because I don't think the starter would click like it does if the relay was bad . Seems more likely I've got a bad connection somewhere but like I said , I haven't gotten into it yet . I appreciate any suggestions however . HELP !
This move to Florida has got my head and body fucked up but slowly we are getting settled and looking forward to letting the good times roll .

[knockdolian]

I’d be looking at the battery terminals to check they are tight. Then the big concert on the starter motor.

[V8Norm]

A good ground is also very important, it connects to the block, on the back of the transmission housing. I have a use but working Chrome starter from my BB. if interested

[Paul H]

Jack, with the key off try jumping the
2 big terminals on the starter. This will
tell you if your starter is working right.
What about the starter relay???
Sometimes those things just take
a crap and don't work. The old site has
some good info on them, IMHO.

Paul H

[Orlando606VetteTrike]

Also, put a meter on the battery and hit the start button. Just cause it shows 13V doesn't mean it's ok. See the voltage drop when hitting the start button.

[hogv8]

Jack, with the key off try jumping the
2 big terminals on the starter. This will
tell you if your starter is working right.
What about the starter relay???
Sometimes those things just take
a crap and don't work. The old site has
some good info on them, IMHO.

Paul H

My Powermaster starter has two terminals , one large and one small , that's it .

[hogv8]

Thanks for the advise , turnEd out to be faulty starter itself , having it rebuilt Monday.

[oblongs]

Damn, my BB is doing the same thing. I was hoping to hear better news. Maybe I will see if Norm still has the one he posted about.

[hogv8]

A lot cheaper to just have your current starter rebuilt.

[oblongs]

I've never had one rebuilt, but I'll look into it. Thanks.

[hogv8]

Starter rebuilt , bake in action !

[Bryan Ward]

Hopefully get to see you in Daytona soon Jack..