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Test Stand Start Up Questions/Problems SOLVED!!

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Old Apr 20, 2016 | 02:24 PM
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Test Stand Start Up Questions/Problems SOLVED!!

I RAN A GROUND WIRE FROM THE STARTER SOLENOID TO THE FRAME AND SHE CRANKED RIGHT OVER!! NOW i JUST NEED TO HOOK UP FUEL!!

My 51 F1 is just about ready to test start. I have the original flathead V8, rebuilt, mounted in the truck frame, along with the rest of the driveline. Radiator is re-cored, installed, and filled with 50/50 distilled water and antifreeze. Modified GM distributor with new coil and resistor from Bubba's ignition installed. New plugs and wires. Starter was replaced by PO with a Powermaster high torque knockoff.

Got it wired up to start and get nothing. I am attaching drawings of the wiring setup:












And pictures of the actual wiring:




Keyed ignition switch, Starter solenoid





Keyed ignition switch





Coil

So what have I hooked up incorrectly?
 
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Old Apr 20, 2016 | 04:40 PM
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My truck needed a ground wire under the solenoid
But mine is an 1989 302 so may be bad info
 
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