[Classic Mustang] Re: Starting Problem (Help)

The starter solenoid (relay) won't work if the engine ground strap is off. I know because I left mine off when replacing my engine. it grounds to the body and the body grounds to the engine. so that's ok.

Mike

--- In classicmustang@yahoogroups.com, Walt Boeninger <walt@...> wrote:
>
> Since the neg battery cable "should" be bolted to the block the
> ground strap on the back doesn't matter..... it only causes everything
> else, like lights, to possibly see lower voltage....
>
> Dan O'Reilly wrote:
> >
> >
> > Agreed...how about checking the coil wire to the distributor for continuity?
> >
> > Something else that just struck me: with the valve covers off, is it
> > possible he broke or inadvertently disconnected the engine ground strap at
> > the back of the engine?
> >
> > At 01:03 PM 4/6/2009, Michael D. Myjak wrote:
> > >regardless... this doesn't address the fact that he lost spark in the
> > >process. But even with open valves, there would be some backfire and
> > >other carrying on going on.
> > >
> > >-Michael
> > >
> > >Dan O'Reilly wrote:
>

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