Leaking Holley Carb, now need KR starter

[Steve Meltzer]

Gonna need a new ?rebuilt starter...dunno nothing about if the one i have is original, etc. Thanx, steve meltzer, obvious newbie

[rhjanes]

Check this for component ID first.
https://www.428cobrajet.org/id-starter

You used to be able to purchase a kit for rebuilding starters.  Not sure you still can.  they are fairly easy to rebuild.

[Steve Meltzer]

Thanx for the info! In the weeds now! When you turn the key, it is silent, DEAD! Am I right in thinking it could be the solenoid, not the starter, or, isn't there a starter relay? thanx so much. s

"When you are up to your ass in alligators, it's hard to remember that you originally came to drain the swamp"

[jk66gt350]

Power goes through the starter solenoid then to the starter.  If the starter is done, you should still hear a click at the solenoid when you turn the key.  Bad solenoid?  Bad key switch? 

[Steve Meltzer]

lt's bedtime for this old fart, but hope to check the voltage at the relay and solenoid tomorrow. Should help to narrow this a bit, then, back to the errant Holley. s

[Lincoln tech]

Steve , Steve , Steve lets start here , Is the battery fully charged ? Simple self powered test light may help you a lot to diag this problem , starter solenoid can be jumped to test it at the same time it will tell you whether the starter is working , just be very careful when you attempt this vehicle must out of gear and ignition switch in the off position , is your car auto or 4spd ? There may be a lot other things that will cause a no crank condition start with the basics .

[Coralsnake]

And then you have got the tilt mechanism which could be hindering your ability to start.

[Lincoln tech]

Good video on test lights ( Just make sure to get one with the old fashioned light bulb which will load test your circuit  ) A must have in everyone's tool box .            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmCGgDtCAYA&t=367s                                                                     

[Lincoln tech]

And then you have got the tilt mechanism which could be hindering your ability to start.

Yes , I just didn't want to go there yet 

[Coralsnake]

Make sure the door is closed and the steering wheel is straight in-the driving position before starting the car

[Lincoln tech]

Make sure the door is closed and the steering wheel is straight in-the driving position before starting the car

100%

[Lincoln tech]

I have seen guys pull the dash out of the car to try to find an electrical problem , but the only thing that was wrong was a blown fuse , start with the basics .

[Steve Meltzer]

ARRRGGHHHGH! Rookie mistake (again)...the door was open and the steering wheel cattawampus. Fired right up when those errors were corrected. Now, back to swamp (fuel /Holley leak). thanx again, guys. s

[Lincoln tech]

Np , at least you own up to your mistakes some guys just lie after they screw up (I could never understand why ?) So you saved a couple of bucks , If we ever meet your'e buying lunch   

[Steve Meltzer]

@Lincoln  Tech you're on as long aa you don't eat kale or Brussels sprouts. s