mini-dunger wrote:
drmini in aust wrote:
mini-dunger wrote:
Re the starter motor, I am assuming that once the coils wired up I just have to connect a jumper lead to the ( - ) terminal then to the block somewhere. Then get the other lead connect it to the (+) and stike the solenoid in the appropriate spot with it?
If you have the starter solenoid on the motor, connect the + cable to the `battery' terminal on it.
To start it, touch a wire from there to the start lug on the side of the solenoid (where the red/white wire goes).
Or you could just stick an old screwdriver across the 2 big terminals like us bush mechanics do.
BTW you need decent jumper leads if that's what you are using- the usual ones from Supercrap etc are flat out passing 25A, let alone the 200A+ that a starter draws.
I use 24mm² welding cable and 300A earth clamps.
So If I run a big fat lead to one of the terminals on the starter, would I be able run a wire from each post to a switch? If I do this will I need to use big fat wires like the main live wire to the starter or does not much current flow through the "actuation" switch?
Also would it be at all possible to run any current from the alternator to the battery? I am thinking that running a motor would eventually kill the battery? Or do I need regulators and such so its not worth it?
thanks all
If building a test bench, I'd put a Mini starter solenoid on there and wire the starter circuit as per original.
I don't bother, nor do I hook up radiator system, as all I want to do is run a motor for a minute or so every year or so, so the rust monster doesn't jam things up inside.
So, I hook the coil up from the battery + terminal, using an alligator clip on the end. Unhook it and she stops.
Not worth the bother of connecting the alternator really. Motor will probably run for a day with no charging. If you must spin it, you won't hurt it provided it has NO WIRES attached.
Okie dokie, I will leave the alternator off.I have a radiator because I am basically running it in. I will refer to the user manual re. solenoid wireing as I have nfi.
