I have a 1966 Mustang and have been having troubles with the starter. The parts store said it takes 250+ amps to engage the starter. Is this correct? I do not see where the battery would produce this many amps. The parts store also said there is another starter I could get that uses fewer amps, would this fix my problem? My problem started with my coil post exploding and burning the wires from the coil to the firewall and back to the solenoid. I have replaced this wiring harness and I am thinking about replacing the ignition wires under the dash. I have jumped across the selenoid to send current from the battery directly to the start, bypassing the ingnition, and the start will still not engage. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Ort4

 

[sm=welcomesign.gif]Scince you have quite a few electrical problem's you should get a test light and a meter.[hr]As for the starter the parts store is talking about cranking amps.[hr]If you have 12 volt's at the starter post with a good ground the starter is no good.[hr]Also I would change the relay it may be shorted.