Thank you great info. Ive however solved the matter today, by thanks to previous comments(thankyou) by running an extra earth cable from the pole to the block. It must have had poor connection to the frame. Starts like a scared rabbin. )
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Its a Uk import (2002), the v8 sticker looks really cruddy, as if its been there a lot of years. Frame is fantastic, fully galvanized, think its been changed.
Good idea, i did move the radiator with the earth lead just before it started acting up.
Dunno much about the box or motor, all parts look pretty factory to me. Havent had any major bits apart yet, but i guess its coming.
Ill try running an extra positive cable directly to the starter in the w-e. I had a mouse living in the garage last winter. Didnt know they had copper on the menue. )
To add , strangely nuff, it actually runs, when its pulled out from the motor. But I have no way of putting load on it. Mounted just one click and 1/4 turn..
Hey Guys, Have a series 3, v8 72. The starter was really tired when the engine got hot. Now it only clicks once and make quarter turn, then nothing.
Looking for an alternative to the Lucas 25701A starter motor I have. In my foolishness I...