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m50 swap won't turn over

Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 10:55 am
by whipsey
I've decided to have another go at my m50 project but can't get the engine to turn over all that happens is it the starter clicks i've tried attaching another earth but same thing happens has anyone got any ideas?

Re: m50 swap won't turn over

Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 12:53 pm
by whipsey
ive connected another power cable and it turns over fine am i missing something here? i've been using the original wiring actually on the engine but modified the loom

Re: m50 swap won't turn over

Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 12:58 pm
by E30BeemerLad
does the live go battery ---> starter----->alternator?

Got the earth strap connected on the driver side engine mount?

Re: m50 swap won't turn over

Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 1:02 pm
by whipsey
it turns out i didnt have a live from the battery to the starter it had been connected to the battery clamp in a loop which i failed to notice :o: