Posted by: honest harry - 11 October 2007 23:19:22
The battery was low, it only clicks on the starter.Charge it, and it starts, but having run for a while ,it won't start again, just clicks, even though the head lights will be bright for a couple of hours. Put new battery on, started, same thing. I was wondering if the generator is flattening it, because the leads or on the wrong way ?? its wired NEG earth at the moment, but don't know if it's been changed when it had a 16oo engine fitted befor I bought it. What do I try next ???

Posted by: 1958 Harry - 12 October 2007 15:22:26
Maybe the solenoids kippered?

Posted by: '50 Karmann - 12 October 2007 19:44:21
I agree,kippered or sticking.

Posted by: Jules - 12 October 2007 20:28:33
Try a new Bronze Phospher bush that supports the un supported end of the starter motors armature if it's not the solanoid.

Posted by: honest harry - 15 October 2007 15:35:32
Sorted,,!!Thanks for replies[/b], but It was what I thought, Some how the generater, had changed polatity.. With the old fan belt slipping,the battery must have been able to cope. but when I fitted a new one, it was trying to charge it the wrong way. Change the polarity and its fine .