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[ToM 2012]

Hi doing a automatic protect I have had it running before but after putting a new alternator new fan belt and reffiting it all back together now it won't start because the engine won't spin over enough first thing I checked was how much power in battery and I have over 12 volts? So why is it not spinning the engine over quickly? Thanks Tom

[ToM 2012]

Also I have drained the old oil and put in some 20/50w just to run it to temperature then I will drain and put new 10/40 in then. Seems funny why there is not a lot of power going to the alternator. Cheers Tom

[ToM 2012]

Just been reading it might be the earth strap? Ile
Check and change both of them. I'm hoping this is the issue.

[wingnut]

Had the same problem with my pickup last year.Changed the battery,starter motor and solenoid but no joy.Then checked the earth straps and they were knackered.Fitted new ones and it started first time

[bikenutmart]

10/40 not good in an auto, I always use 20/50 in my 72  850 auto!! Mart.

[ToM 2012]

I have been told to use it as its better for an automatic engine..

[ToM 2012]

Tom, as Stu and Limby say, take it easy. It is a well known fact that Mini Matics that wern't used for a longer time have problems to wake up. Renew the oil and filter. Use 10W40, because it is an '85.

[ToM 2012]

Had the same problem with my pickup last year.Changed the battery,starter motor and solenoid but no joy.Then checked the earth straps and they were knackered.Fitted new ones and it started first time

was yours slow spinning over? Hardley turning the engine? Cherers Tom

[cal844]

[quote name="ToM 2012" post="3355582" timestamp="1454604776"]Also I have drained the old oil and put in some 20/50w just to run it to temperature then I will drain and put new 10/40 in then. Seems funny why there is not a lot of power going to the alternator. Cheers Tom[/quoplease [quote name="bikenutmart" post="3355600" timestamp="1454608740"]10/40 not good in an auto, I always use 20/50 in my 72  850 auto!! Mart.[/quote]

I agree, my mate also uses 20/50 on a 1993 1275 auto!


Have you tried building oil pressure on the starter? You can use another vehicle to boost the battery if necessary!

Also you do have the starter inhibitor switch wiring connected???

Edited by cal844, 04 February 2016 - 08:27 PM.

[ToM 2012]

Where is the switch? I haven't messed with anything major since it was last running. Cheers Tom

[New game mini]

I use 20/50 from halfords in my auto. Also had this problem before and it was the engine earth strap 👍

[ToM 2012]

Cheers Ile change the earth straps also oil wise does it matter what oil it will leak out anyway lmao