M817 just arrived joy and pain

[kastein]

I'd suspect a crummy solenoid if it still doesn't work after the battery install has been corrected. Especially if you get a click from the control box / relay but no click from the starter itself.

 

[ryker725]

I'm thinking that installing the battery cables in the proper series configuration will make the problems mentioned dissapear. Good luck!! Hope it cranks and starts easily!!

 

[highsiera]

well I have great news. reinstalled the starter, redid the battery cables w/ McKee's diagram. Gave the primer a few pumps and she roared to life. No better sound in the world to my ears! took it for a test drive and everything shook out pretty well. Few leaks here and there, soft brake pedal. Even raised and lowerred the bed. Thanks again to everyone for their help.

 

[mckeeranger]

You know Durhamtown Plantation is only 500 miles from Richmond Va.

Hint, hint. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/steel-soldiers-rally/61277-2011-ga-rally-definite-dates.html


Seriously, glad you got it running. Sometimes it's a simple, little thing that can trip you up.

 

[R Racing]

Thats Great news !! Congradulations ! On a different note the prestolite parts are still out there ( I just had mine rebuilt 3 weeks ago ) But parts are getting harder to come by.

 

[RAYZER]

Great news! Glad that you got her to run!Be sure to check all drive train fluids.good luck!

 

[aggopian]

Oh yeah and post more pix LOl Sorry just had to be said...