Starting Issues

[Waspman]

The second issue I have is a bit more frustrating as I have never had a problem starting before Bluebell went she for her service (except when I run her battery down by forgetting to disconnect it when I put her in storage). Now every so often, and particularly when the engine is hot, I get exactly the same symptoms as a flat battery. I just get a click when I turn the ignition key...but, given a fair few attempts (or a break and a coffee) she starts really easily as if there was never an issue. I have no idea what it is, and wouldn't mind a few suggestions before it I take Bluebell back to the garage so I am not in a position of ignorance.

I really need to learn how to do some bits and bobs for myself. Thanks again.

 

[ozziedog]

Sounds very much like fifty year old wiring possibly creating resistance around the connections. Do yourself a bit of a favour and clean up everything you can think of. If you do it a bit at a time, you may be able to pinpoint exactly which bit is to blame. Start with your battery and take the terminals off and give them a real good spruce up. Then your starter connections, and all your earths. The next bit is give your ignition switch a bit of a hand by plonking in a relay sometimes known as an easy start relay. And the best way to check if your battery is fully charged is to give a nice charge up :mrgreen:

Ozziedog,,,,,,,,ignition switch possibly off to meet his maker :mrgreen:

 

[Waspman]

Thanks. The wiring isn't that old as it was all done when it was restored about 6 years ago.... But the terminals are a good shot. I'll take a look at those. Thanks.

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