Can't jump start car. Welded metal to strut bolt?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by anticubus

I've had it ingrained in my head since I was a small child (Probably around the same time humfrz last got a compliment from the mrs on his car hobby, on accident, 20-odd years ago)

Red to Red, Black to Ground, start with the car whose wheels still go round.

Oh, I don't remember EVER getting a car hobby compliment from mrs humfrz -

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by JD001

I was under the impression that jump starting was real easy.. red to red, black to black, start one car and run a few minutes and then start the other... Fingers crossed both run.. and if the "non-starter" is still a non-starter then something has fucked up.. and if both end up as non-starters and there is whiff of burning smell, well that just tells you that someone helping out is colourblind..

So, how could you tell if you had an MG?

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by humfrz

So, how could you tell if you had an MG?

it starts anyways. no one expects that from a british car!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by soundman98

it starts anyways. no one expects that from a british car!

Well, yes, it may start and their isn't a problem if you carry extra Lucas smoke -

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Well, yes, it may start and their isn't a problem if you carry extra Lucas smoke -

i am seriously looking for one of those. or at least the instructions to make one.

i haven't found one yet. i want to keep it on the work truck so i can make fun of people with it.

[NWFRS]

I'll share a little trick with you kids: If you don't own an ARC welder, you can make-do with some heavy duty jumper cables and a good car battery.

If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by NWFRS

If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

why do they keep getting offended when i show up to dates with baling wire and duct tape?

[anticubus]

Originally Posted by JD001

I was under the impression that jump starting was real easy.. red to red, black to black, start one car and run a few minutes and then start the other... Fingers crossed both run.. and if the "non-starter" is still a non-starter then something has fucked up.. and if both end up as non-starters and there is whiff of burning smell, well that just tells you that someone helping out is colourblind..

It's the black to black mistake that really gets everyone. Modern batteries are pretty good at not exploding, but to be safe you should always pick a ground point away from the battery and fuel lines. There's almost always a nice bolt attached to the chassis nearby that's a better choice than the negative terminal.

Originally Posted by humfrz

Oh, I don't remember EVER getting a car hobby compliment from mrs humfrz -

Couldn't resist the jab, but only because I know I'm reading my future in your posts.

[JD001]

Originally Posted by humfrz

So, how could you tell if you had an MG?

That's was a pain the ass. Batteries in the middle of the car... As for burning smell, the side draughts open trumpets used to spit flames...

[JD001]

Originally Posted by humfrz

So, how could you tell if you had an MG?

Originally Posted by soundman98

it starts anyways. no one expects that from a british car!

I don't recall ever jump starting the MG. I remember taking the batteries out to stick on a charger... But never jump started.. must have done it..

I usually take the batteries out to give them a proper charge.. I think I may have to do that with the BRZeeee... I haven't driven for nearly 4 weeks..

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by soundman98

why do they keep getting offended when i show up to dates with baling wire and duct tape?

I have no idea -

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by JD001

That's was a pain the ass. Batteries in the middle of the car... As for burning smell, the side draughts open trumpets used to spit flames...

You sure it just wasn't the wiring smoking -

[JD001]

Originally Posted by JD001

That's was a pain the ass. Batteries in the middle of the car... As for burning smell, the side draughts open trumpets used to spit flames...

Oh, the foot wash system, the foot tub in the footwells... That's how.. and the shitty SUs... Swapped out for 3 lovely Webers...

[NWFRS]

Originally Posted by JD001

Oh, the foot wash system, the foot tub in the footwells... That's how.. and the shitty SUs... Swapped out for 3 lovely Webers...

I swapped little 32/36 Webber carburetors into three of my four 1st-gen Celica coupes. They "felt" so much lighter after that, and with the amount of associated junk that came out, they may well have been!