no electrical power

[Steve Grosekemper]

Steve,
I knew if you finally read my thread, that you would
point me straight to what to check.

I followed your instructions, with the jumper,
and "click", then nothing. I did not see an arc,
but that may have been because my hand was
in the way.

Tried again, but at that point it did nothing. I assume
the "click" must be causing a short(?) that does not
un-do for a while.

You have saved my life - well, maybe just my sanity.
If I remove the starter, can I have it tested - or do
I even need to?

Thanks again, and I hope to see you, and the rest of
the members at AX this year. Have been going thru some
really tight times, but expect to come out of them this year.

John Rix

John,
Yes, you can pull the starter and have it tested at your local auto parts store that provides that service, (autozone. PepBoys etc.) Pop for a Bosch rebuilt starter SR68X. Their warranty is very good and best of all is rarely needed.

Good Luck,

[johnrix]

Well, I tried to pull the starter.
Those barrel hex nuts are a bear!
Got the top one off, but the bottom
one is just to tight to get a good
fit with the hex driver.

Guess I am going to have to take it to
the shop after all. That one nut is going
to cost me about $300. UGH

[helgeseg]

John,
What was the final solution on this? I may have a similar problem on my '82 SC.
Thanks,
Erik

[johnrix]

Well, it turned out to be rather simple.
Replaced the battery connectors, and all
was well again.

Amazing how such a simple thing can be so
devistating..............

[Gary Burch]

Always check the easiest thing first...