Urgent Help
 

My Bristol 411 has decided to not start 3 days before the BRDC Meet at Silverstone.

When I turn the ignition key I just get a clicking noise and start not engaging.
I am assuming the starter motor has given up the ghost....
Unless anyone has any other ideas ???????

Assuming this is the problem

What is the part number for a Bristol 411 Mark 1 starter motor?
What was it from??

many thanks for any help
Martin

Have you checked the battery?

Forgive me if it sounds obvious, but even a relatively new battery that is in less than tip top shape can cause issues.

First thing I tried.

Put a jump pack on but same problem just a click.
Ran gear lever up and down, even tried starting in Neutral
Has done this a couple of times in the past but would start after a few attempts

Real Steel will almost certainly have a starter motor in stock and they normally deliver very quickly.

https://www.realsteel.co.uk/

Bad contacts (oxydized) on the starter motor or the safety battery connector/trickle charger? It happened to me

Best

Stefano

Use voltmeter to confirm voltage at battery and ensure connections at starter are tight. Also a few taps on the starter with a hammer can free it up if stuck.

If battery is older, the cranking amps may not be what they should.

Good luck and let us know the culprit once sorted.

Paul

Thank you everyone.

have gone for the warts and all approach.
Ordered Starter, Inhibitor, Solenoid and battery and will have the lot replaced tomorrow. Not taking any chances for Saturday

Martin,
Have you checked the starter relay and its connections, earth wire on the side of the transmission and your earth wire connection on the side of the engine is clean and tight?
Brian