I've been hard at work on my recently acquired '74 TR6 project. Got the head back from the machine shop with a clean bill of health. Got it back on and the various wires, hoses, etc... Hooked up the battery and CLICK. No starter engagement. Solenoid click, and that's it. I tried hooking the jump box directly to the starter and ground to the engine, and nothing.
The starter appears to be brand new. I didn't look to see if the TR6 starter has an integrated solenoid -- I suppose that could be a problem, but I'm hearing a good solenoid click. Wiring is anybody's guess, as the car seems to have a bit of non-standard wiring here and there.
I rocked the car in gear and was able to get the fan to move, which tells me that the engine isn't seized, which is always the biggest fear of buying a non-running project car.
Any ideas from the gallery? My plan is to pull the starter and check it. My sense and logic areas of my brain are totally off this week due to the heat and the bit-here/bit-there working on the car (getting filthy and sweaty every single time.) Therefore, I might just be missing something stupid.
At least I tested the lights, turn signals and they all work. Interior lights, as well. Stereo powered up but needs a code (Aarrrgh -- hate that!)
The starter appears to be brand new. I didn't look to see if the TR6 starter has an integrated solenoid -- I suppose that could be a problem, but I'm hearing a good solenoid click. Wiring is anybody's guess, as the car seems to have a bit of non-standard wiring here and there.
I rocked the car in gear and was able to get the fan to move, which tells me that the engine isn't seized, which is always the biggest fear of buying a non-running project car.
Any ideas from the gallery? My plan is to pull the starter and check it. My sense and logic areas of my brain are totally off this week due to the heat and the bit-here/bit-there working on the car (getting filthy and sweaty every single time.) Therefore, I might just be missing something stupid.
At least I tested the lights, turn signals and they all work. Interior lights, as well. Stereo powered up but needs a code (Aarrrgh -- hate that!)