dubbleRR
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starter motor brushes .try tapping the starter if it doint start again ,
starter motor brushes .try tapping the starter if it doint start again ,
Brushes are highly unlikely and the tapping trick is for the starter solenoid not the brushes.starter motor brushes .try tapping the starter if it doint start again ,
The positive wires from the battery corrode away inside the plastic sheath sometimes.OK , here is what I found today.
Battery now fully charged and car can start as per normal yay
Voltage across battery terminals at idle 13.4V
Voltage across alternator shell and positive thick wire at idle 14.2V
Voltage across alternator shell and positive terminal at idle 13.4V
Voltage across alternator positive terminal and battery - terminal 14.2V
If I get a piece of thick wire and connect the battery - to the ground point the battery shows 13.4V
If I get a piece of thick wire and connect the battery - to any part of the engine block I get 13.9V
I beginning to think as suggested by other that it is a wiring problem and the grounding wire don't seems to be doing anything at all. I will undo the grounding point and give it a good clean and get another new one from the battery - to the block.
However, do I need to do anything to the positive terminal at the alternator? I heard later model of P38 have a positive wire from alternator to battery , is that true?
Many thanks and I am grateful for all your help , my P38 is now running again
Every good toolbox should have a good selection of Manchester micrometers, in various weights :smash:If I do keep the P38 I may have to keep a hammer in the boot , I have already made a toolbox which live in the boots permanently in the corner with distilled water and engine oil...
In addition I now have the nanocom in a watertight container too
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