260z doesn't crank

[Zed Head]

Bummer. It's still not clear though if the wires get hot when you're holding the key to Start, or if you let go of the key and the wires get hot.

One implies that the starter just can't turn even though the solenoid is activated, the other implies that you have an electrical problem that keeps power to the solenoid after you let go of the key.

The little yellow wire is where things start- it gets power when you turn the key to Start, which activates the solenoid, which pulls the internal piston in the solenoid down to press the relay button at the bottom of the solenoid cylinder, which then makes contact to provide power to the starter motor through that braided copper cable. The solenoid moves the gear in to the flywheel teeth AND is a relay for the starter motor. Think of that chain of events and maybe something will make sense. Measure some things with a voltmeter: key off, On, and at Start.

[zcool1]

thanks , ill get to that as soon as possible gonna ask my buddy to come over and help me with that will post another update once i get the voltage measured with key on , off and at start.

[zcool1]

ok key off 12.5 volts at battery , key on 12.5 volts at battery, start position 12.5v drop to 5.42v from B+ to solenoid . (B+ and B- cables heating up and so is the starter, click from inside of car and starter can be heard when key switched to start position.)

[zcool1]

my landlord wont let me keep the car where it is parked because it does not run. need to get rid of it by next this coming tuesday.

will be parting out or selling entire car

if anyone buys the car you will need to come tow it out of my parking space. :mad:

good things that have been done to the car

new coil, new plugs, new wires , new filter , new oil , rebuilt carbs cleaned up gas tank removed as much rust as possible, bypassed interlock.

the bad , interior is taken apart , car does not run and theres rust as we all know.

[SteveJ]

Where is the car located?

[zcool1]

monterey park california 91755

more info here link below :

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/usa-western/49668-fs-1974-260z.html#post433629

Edited June 8, 2013 by zcool1

[zcool1]

sold thanks for the interest

[Stanley]

What were those rims?

[zcool1]

sorry i dont know what kind of wheels those are but from what i was told theyre from a brand called american racing

[Stanley]

How would they look chromed. Or dark bronze powdercoat?