3.0 Ford Essex starter motor issue.

[ajlelectronics]

I was thinking along those lines, if I have enough stud left, or I can make a threaded adaptor.

Use a bullet coupler and crush one end down until it is tight.

 

[bricol]

@Morrisman The other methods I've used if you only have a visual reference is go to https://hc-cargo.co.uk/ and download their starter or alternator catalogue and scroll through till you find the one that looks the same which can take ages but you can then check the parts lists.

Becareful going off appearance - mate fitted a recon starter to a Skoda Rapid in the early 90's - couldn't work out why it refused to start even though it spun over lovely . . . new starter was reverse rotation to the correct one!

 

[armalites]

Becareful going off appearance - mate fitted a recon starter to a Skoda Rapid in the early 90's - couldn't work out why it refused to start even though it spun over lovely . . . new starter was reverse rotation to the correct one!

Yes it's minefield but I only use the visual as a method to get me in the right ballpark to be able to cross ref.

 

[rikrobson]

On the capri at least, there is a right angled rubber boot that goes over the post to seal it with a connector that pushed over the threads on the insides.

 

[jsf55]

https://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/distributor-coil-crimp-terminal-90-deg.html
the terminal is below the listing

 

[colnerov]

https://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/distributor-coil-crimp-terminal-90-deg.html
the terminal is below the listing

Hi, Those are for the ignition leads.

Colin

 

[Morrisman]

Job done, I used a blue bullet crimp, soldered then heat shrunk. Nice and tight.

 

[Morrisman]

Another small issue, does it look like this alternator required a stimulator wire, to make it charge? Not a single wire job. I have no idea what it’s off.

 

[jsf55]

Hi, Those are for the ignition leads.

Colin

Dam it wrong link !

 

[jsf55]

http://www.turbosport.co.uk/showthread.php?t=321249
Yeah switched ignition feed needed, looks like you sorted the starter issue !

 

[Wallace]

One terminal will be for the ignition lamp and the other for +12V excite, likely the one marked IG. Big fat one run it down to the starter motor supply from the battery.

 

[ajlelectronics]

As above. You will need the exciter terminal connected to ignition+ via a lamp, resistor or relay coil other wise charging will be erratic at best.

 

[Morrisman]

One terminal will be for the ignition lamp and the other for +12V excite, likely the one marked IG. Big fat one run it down to the starter motor supply from the battery.

I thought the bulb goes in the exciter wire, and thus goes/cancels out when there is 12 volts power coming from both ends?

 

[ajlelectronics]

I thought the bulb goes in the exciter wire, and thus goes/cancels out when there is 12 volts power coming from both ends?

One side of the bulb goes to the terminal, the other side to ignition+. It works as you suggest.

 

[knighty]

I thought the bulb goes in the exciter wire, and thus goes/cancels out when there is 12 volts power coming from both ends?

yes, this is right

I can't remember what the other spade connector is for, but you don't need it, you can try the warning light bulb on one connector and if it doesen't work swap to the other connector, there's no risk of damage etc.

 

[ajlelectronics]

yes, this is right

I can't remember what the other spade connector is for, but you don't need it, you can try the warning light bulb on one connector and if it doesen't work swap to the other connector, there's no risk of damage etc.

The other terminal is typically for an electric choke or a rev counter on diesels. My Scorpio (petrol) uses it for that purpose.

 

[Morrisman]

yes, this is right

I can't remember what the other spade connector is for, but you don't need it, you can try the warning light bulb on one connector and if it doesen't work swap to the other connector, there's no risk of damage etc.

Amother wire to squeeze through my already crowded wire conduit in the dash, two forwards, one back.

What fool though it was a good idea to put the ignition and light switch right down the end of the dash......

 

[ajlelectronics]

You don't HAVE to have an ignition light on the dash. You could put it in the engine bay or use a relay or resistor. That is how to power up an auxilliary towing relay.

You are going to loom all that up I take it? I wouldn't be too keen on running through that conduit though, fluffy loom tape would make it look very smart and keep it from damage. Use cable ties to get everything together first.

 

[ajlelectronics]

Double check that the pillar is the solenoid connection. I am convinced that it is, but many seem to disagree with me!

 

[ajlelectronics]

Yes, it would appear that I was wrong. Sorry!