Engine doesn't start, only clicks...

[420nitro]

Originally posted by 95Convert
Nope. The motor is brand new, and I can turn it by hand. The starter is also new, and works fine off the car.

Sometimes you can get into the car and it starts just fine, other times, it just clicks.

Ok....so it starts or cranks everytime when the car is cold and gives you a hard time when the engine has been warmed over?....
If so then most likely you have an issue with a loose or insuffient ground.

If it gives you the same problem no matter if it is cold or hot then you have an issue with one of your new parts...most likely your soliniod or starter.

What size guage wires do you have from the battery to the solniod and then to the starter? How about what size wire for your grounds? Battery to chassis and engine to chassis?

P.S
Just because the starter works off the car, doesn't mean it's good. Must check to see how much the amp draw is. I have seen starters needing 250-300+ amps to work on bad Ford starters when all they supposed use is 150-200. If the starter draws more then suppose to then it's ..bad!