e30m50 starter question

[Brew]

First off, I'm using the m20 starter with the getrag 260 and m20 clutch and flywheel. I have 4 wires connected to the starter, a red power wire, a black wire going to the alternator, a black and yellow wire, and a black and green wire. When I turn the key to the "on" position, the starter makes noise but does not turn the engine. Am I fucked?

[Jordan]

sounds like it is improperly wired.

[Brew]

Well the starter is getting power and its getting a signal from the ignition to turn on. I am really really worried that my engine might be seized or something. To me, it almost sounds like the starter is trying to spin but can't for some reason. I might be planning a trip to Maine where I bought the motor.

[UNHCLL]

Well the starter is getting power and its getting a signal from the ignition to turn on. I am really really worried that my engine might be seized or something. To me, it almost sounds like the starter is trying to spin but can't for some reason. I might be planning a trip to Maine where I bought the motor.

Pull your spark plugs, put the car in neutral and spin the engine over by hand. Thats the easiest way to tell if the engine is siezed.

i think you'vr got wires crossed.... :?:

[Brew]

Well the starter is getting power and its getting a signal from the ignition to turn on. I am really really worried that my engine might be seized or something. To me, it almost sounds like the starter is trying to spin but can't for some reason. I might be planning a trip to Maine where I bought the motor.

Pull your spark plugs, put the car in neutral and spin the engine over by hand. Thats the easiest way to tell if the engine is siezed.

i think you'vr got wires crossed.... :?:

Thanks Chris, I'll try that. I'm hoping its just a wiring issue.

[UNHCLL]

Well the starter is getting power and its getting a signal from the ignition to turn on. I am really really worried that my engine might be seized or something. To me, it almost sounds like the starter is trying to spin but can't for some reason. I might be planning a trip to Maine where I bought the motor.

Pull your spark plugs, put the car in neutral and spin the engine over by hand. Thats the easiest way to tell if the engine is siezed.

i think you'vr got wires crossed.... :?:

Thanks Chris, I'll try that. I'm hoping its just a wiring issue.

I'm sure you know, but only spin it in the direction of rotation while running. let us know how the manual crank over goes.

[Brew]

Stupid question probably, but which way is that? :oops:

[UNHCLL]

Stupid question probably, but which way is that? :oops:

Counter Clockwise if you are looking head onto the engine from the front IIRC.
Double check that though!

[Brew]

Looks like I'm taking a drive. :curse: I don't think I've ever been so pissed in my life.

[Jordan]

Wait a sec... are you to tell us you didnt try to turn the motor over prior to buying it?

That sucks.

[Brew]

I thought that I had turned it at some point. The motor was on a stand when I picked it up but the kid assured me that it ran well. Hopefully I'll be able to work something out. I feel like such a fucking idiot. Can you delete this friggin thread? I don't want to look at it

[Jordan]

So you took the plugs out and attempted a hand crank over with the front main crank bolt to no avail? engine wouldnt budge?

[Brew]

Yup. I pulled like a mother fucker. And yes, the tranny was in neutral.
Is there any other reason why it wouldn't turn?

[trent]

Yup. I pulled like a mother fucker. And yes, the tranny was in neutral.
Is there any other reason why it wouldn't turn?

Yea, a rod is melted to the crank.

[Brew]

Fuck.

I have so much violence in me right now.