3k Starter Motor

[ke11restorer]

The power wire is where it should be.

But all the others.

I don't know where. There is like 3 male plugs?

Anyone got an idea?

 

Edited July 21, 2006 by ke11restorer

[Medicine_Man]

You should have one main power wire that comes from the battery (The big heavy wire) and one for the solenoid (only need 2 in total). Easy way to find out is get a piece of wire from the positive side of the battery and tap it and see if it cranks and throws the starter gear up.. You should be able to use a test light / multimeter to see which wire is the starter solenoid 12v wire.. (You may find it benneficial in the long run to install a relay for the starter solenoid too, as others have experienced a problem cranking K motors over without one).

[ke11restorer]

ahh

so the wires are both positive?

[Medicine_Man]

Yep, the starter motor will earth itself when you bolt it on..

[bruce]

I'm just wondering, with the green wire that ke11restorer was holding in the photo above, were does it connect to?

I just put in another engine, and I've forgot were it was connected.

[Medicine_Man]

Should only be one small wire for the solenoid..

[kickn5k]

Should only be one small wire for the solenoid..

 

Yep exactlly as medicine man says its a remote wire comes from ignition signal to throw starter, so easiest way is to chase it back through the car to ignition or i found with my ke-11 that the ke-20 gregory`s manual the wiring diagram near identical to my car so that is what i used as a guide.

If thats any help?

 

stu.

[Medicine_Man]

Easiest way is to use a multimeter/test light, Should get 12v when you switch the ignition to on..

[bruce]

I plugged in the small wire to the solenoid, and connected the thick wire.

Seems to be starting fine.

Though, I'm not sure about the green wire. I traced it back and I think it connects to the positive side of the ignition coil. Things seem to be working OK without it. I also can't locate it in the wiring diagrams.

It must be a spare.