Push off Griff

[k5orb]

I am having problems with my starter circuit,the car won't start unless the battery is fully charged then only once or twice.On the third time the solenoid just bounces in and out.I gather this is either the starter not earthing properly or a poor feed to the solenoid.I have had the battery checked and this is ok.I will have a good look at the weekend but in the meantime if I am out and it won't start is it possible to push start a Griff 4 ltr pre cat.

[Ballistic Banana]

k5orb said:

I am having problems with my starter circuit,the car won't start unless the battery is fully charged then only once or twice.On the third time the solenoid just bounces in and out.I gather this is either the starter not earthing properly or a poor feed to the solenoid.I have had the battery checked and this is ok.I will have a good look at the weekend but in the meantime if I am out and it won't start is it possible to push start a Griff 4 ltr pre cat.

There is unfortunatly a problemm with the Solenoids sticking on The Griffths even more so with earlier ones. This normally happens when very hot and i believe is caused through Heatsoak. It happens now and again to start with tehn progessively gets worse.
An recon is cheapest option, even though it is possible for these not to last to long.
Some people have Re-con there own and have had successful results, basicaly giving the armatuers a good clean solenoid and changing the brushes.
I recently enquired at a Land Rover Garage the price for a new solenoid for my Starter and they Quoted £72 for it and £23 for the Brushes including the Holder.
When i asked how much for the whole Starter motor they said they didnt do them anymore and were waiting for a replacement.It would of been £360.
Teh one i have on now has stuck once but not since i seperatly run an earth from the holding bolt to the chassis earth.( may of helped i will wait an see)

Also a good smack will help u on your way

BB

[cjs]

Yes it is possilble to push start a griff, just make sure you have the ignition on, fuel pump 'primed' and alarm/imobiliser off, try using 2nd gear. Make sure the person behind does not push on the boot lid.

Chris

>> Edited by cjs on Thursday 21st August 08:57

[jam1et]

Yeah, I bump started mine the other day from second gear after I left the lights on. It was on flat ground and didnt need much of a push.

[k5orb]

Ran earth seperatly solenoid still clicking in and out as soon as starter pulls in.Put meter across battery,it drops to 7 volts when trying to start it.Auto electrcal shop assures me the battery is correct size and is good.I am droping the car into them tuesday but I would like to have a go at fixing it this weekend . Anyone got any ideas ?

Pete

[GreenV8S]

k5orb said:

Ran earth seperatly solenoid still clicking in and out as soon as starter pulls in.Put meter across battery,it drops to 7 volts when trying to start it.Auto electrcal shop assures me the battery is correct size and is good.I am droping the car into them tuesday but I would like to have a go at fixing it this weekend . Anyone got any ideas ? Pete

Battery dropping to 7 V proves the battery is underspecced, flat or knackered.

[k5orb]

It was the battery after all.The first chap who checked it could have saved me alot of work and hassle if he had done the check right first time (To***r).Got a new one £47.00 inc Lucas with 4 year waranty struck up first time and every time since,smile back on face.
Thanks all for advice and comments
Pete