[GermanGeorge]

So I got my starter solenoid mounted and wired up, everything looked good and tested good on my meter, but nothing when I turn the key, I figured I'd see if the ignition switch was bad and I jumped the solenoid, it turned over fine, but when I tried it again a few minutes later I got nothing, still good voltage to the solenoid, but nothing, anybody out there got any suggestions?

 

[MiniHomesteader]

Make sure the solenoid has a good ground. The low amperage circuit that comes from the switch grounds through the case.

 

[GermanGeorge]

Make sure the solenoid has a good ground. The low amperage circuit that comes from the switch grounds through the case.

Thanks for the advice, I'll check that out tomorrow.

 

[GermanGeorge]

Well thanks to everyone that helped with suggestions, I'm thoroughly ashamed to tell you that my problem was just a bad battery ground, scraped a little paint off and bolted it back up, turns over fine.

 

[Kster526]

No need to be ashamed sometimes when your working on these ole gals its the simplest things we over look.
I know it has happened to many times to me and after you ask a question here the lightbulb goes on, well maybe not mine so much but it does go on.
Glad its now working for you

 

[PA212]

I appreciate your openness George! Sharing your experience might save someone days of head scratching and parts $$$.
Welcome to the site. Looking forward to seeing more about your project.
Dave

 

[GermanGeorge]

You guys are the best, I know what you mean, and that's not the first or last time that's happened to me, it's gotta be something that happens to every wrench jockey out there, but it never fails to make you feel like an idiot when it happens, as long as that light bulb keeps going on I guess we can't complain, thanks for all the support, this is a great group.