I checked the voltage across the starter posts when I turn the key and and found 12.7 volts, but nothing turns.. Is that adequate voltage for the starter to start? Can I assume everythinbg is okay with the coil since I am getting power to the battery?

 

My Hawkeye blew a few fuses a while back and what I found was that the accessory wire under the speedo console that just hangs down when unused, had a tiny piece of metal protruding from a faulty push on connector and occasionaly would ground out on the steering shaft. It was so small you wouldn't think it would cause a problem but I hunted for a couple of weeks for it.

 

mongrol, what is that wire used for?

 

Its used to power accesories like handwards, stereos, or a accessory plug for tire inflaters.

 

never herd of that b4 on the hawkeye, so do u just gotta connect like the positive and negative to watever it is?

 

It is a hot wire (orange wire with a white trace) that gets power when the key is on. Its like a positive wire. I use it to power the winch witch to the relay and my oil temperature gauge. You can use it for whatever you wish.

 

I like to roll a piece of tin foil tight and push it into the connector and bite down on it with a filling in your teeth. It works well to clear your sinus especially if you have a little lemon juice or vinegar in your mouth. Yahoo!

 

Congrats Mongrol on yet another use for a hot wire. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

I wonder if I could use it to recharge my anti-alien-brainwave-stealing tinfoil hat?

 

I really do want to post something here...but I just can't come up with a reply for this one!!!! LOL!

 

Hey mongrol the 60's were a bitch wern't they