Starter Circuit

[Martyn-ak427]

Guys,

I am going to rig up a temporary electrical circuit to allow me to start my engine for the first time in the chassis but as my knowledge of electrical wiring is cak I am wondering if anyone has a basic starter / alternator wiring diagram they could email to me?

Regards,
Martyn

[kevchard]

Hi Martyn
To get it started you dont actually need the altenator circuit connected.
All you need to do is connect a 12v feed from the battery to the starter solenoid, a big red wire to the starter terminal, everything earthed then bobs your uncle. That stands unless you have electronic ignition, then add a heap load of wires into the equation.
Hope that helps.
Cheers
Kevin

[TINKA]

If you don't connect the alternator then you will more than likely fry it. It will need a load on it and the easiest way is to wire it to the battery so that it will charge it.

[Martyn-ak427]

Thanks so far guys.

I have gotton this far upto now:

battery wired to starter & earth on chassis.
small diameter cable wired from push button starter to starter solenoid.
coil wired to battery, earth & dizzy.
radiator cooling fan wired to battery & earth.

All I have left to do is wire the alternator. I presume this is just a case of taking the alternator terminal wires to the battery live & chassis earth?

I am a complete numpty when it comes to auto wiring so if I have overlooked anything let me know.

Regards,
Martyn

[kevchard]

And the altenator 'sense' wire to the red charge light on the dash.
Our ford granada altenator was fine for monthsw with no wires to it duting the testing days .
Cheers
Kevin
PS Hope yu get a video or mp3 of the noise Martyn

[steamyrotter]

Failing that take the belt off for the mean time..
If its just a test run you don't need to turn the alternator.

This is all assuming your belt does not turn anything else of course?

[Purple AK]

Originally Posted by steamyrotter

Failing that take the belt off for the mean time..
If its just a test run you don't need to turn the alternator.

This is all assuming your belt does not turn anything else of course?

The Water Pump is quite important Dean

[steamyrotter]

Originally Posted by Purple AK

The Water Pump is quite important Dean

Ah ignore me then.......
Only know about my engine and how it is bodged together. I could (and did) take the belt off as it only operated the alternator.
Mind you it is a rover so nuff said!!

[Cobra289]

Originally Posted by Martyn-ak427

Thanks so far guys.
small diameter cable wired from push button starter to starter solenoid.
Regards,
Martyn

I hope that you don't forget to wire the Push Stop Button!

Sorry I could not resit the temptation!.

Regards,
Cobra289

[dingocooke]

Originally Posted by Cobra289

I hope that you don't forget to wire the Push Stop Button!

Sorry I could not resit the temptation!.

Regards,
Cobra289

or pop wire cutters in your pocket...