Billy Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 Greetings again fellas. Following an hour long trip on perfect conditions I arrived at my destination, stopped the car and ten minutes later tried to re-start it. Only a click came. I charged the battery fearing an alternator issue, rocked the car in gear in case the starter had jammed and nothing. Just a click. Close to the starter motor on the left hand side of the block however, I noticed a black wire, which I traced back to the battery, was hanging loose. I am assuming my problem is that this is an earthing cable which has vibrated loose and stops the starter from getting enough juice to crank the motor. If so where might I get a replacement bolt for the wire? I am guessing that the bolt might be of a specific material, thread etc. many thanks in advance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdb Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 (edited) If the only thing you need is a bolt, any bolt of the appropriate diameter, thread, and length will do. I'm afraid I can't help you with specifics like those but perhaps a fellow 420R owner can. You'll probably want a flat washer and lock washer as well. Also since it seems to like to fall out, perhaps a drop of blue loctite on the threads. EDIT: And, yes, a disconnected ground cable will likely prevent starting. In fact attempting to start the car might fry other wires that may inadvertently be making a ground connection between the battery and the starter. Edited November 23 by wdb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Westfield Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 2 hours ago, wdb said: EDIT: And, yes, a disconnected ground cable will likely prevent starting. In fact attempting to start the car might fry other wires that may inadvertently be making a ground connection between the battery and the starter. I've seen an MGB fry the throttle cable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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