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frogeye starting problem

dwr

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I have a recently rebuilt frogeye which was starting first time until about two weeks ago.
Mow when I pull the starter there is no response, I have pushed the overide on the starter solenoid and again no response.
I have changed the startter solenoid for a new one and the problem continues.
I have charged the battery but still nothing.
Starter solenoid switch is showing continuity when I put test leads across it and press in the manual overide.
I have a reading of about 12.5 volts at the imput to starter solenoid.
Any suggestions, could it be the starter? seems strange as everything was working well before latest cold weather??
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Dave
 

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Dave, you may want to repost this in the Spridget section (Sprite+Midget) This tends to be where the big boys (and girls) hang out.

You should be able to bypass the solenoid completely and jump straight from the battery to the starter - it will tell you instantly whether the starter is the issue or something in between. Use a booster cable.
 
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