I have a '66 mustang coupe with a 302 with electronic ignition system and i recently had to replace the starter solenoid because my car would not crank over. I just hooked up the new solenoid and went to test it out, and I let it crank for 1 second, didn't want to start the engine with the garage closed. But immediantly after I heard some knocking noise, I'm guessing it's the starter as it sounds like it is coming from the pass side of the engine. Is this a typical noise to hear? It knocked for about 8 times before I disconnected the battery. I have a starter from a 90's mustang I believe, its not the big heavy one like I used to have. I had to replace it with this one because of the heddman headers I have.
Also, it's fairly hard to start this engine, I have to crank it for about 15-30 seconds on and off to get it started. I have plane jane 302 heads, 8.9:1 comp., with and edelbrock 1402 carb, and a torquer 289 intake. The battery has 720 cranking amps, and 575 cold cranking amps. I've gone thru numberous batteries and starters since 2001. Any suggestions are very welcome, thanks!
Also, it's fairly hard to start this engine, I have to crank it for about 15-30 seconds on and off to get it started. I have plane jane 302 heads, 8.9:1 comp., with and edelbrock 1402 carb, and a torquer 289 intake. The battery has 720 cranking amps, and 575 cold cranking amps. I've gone thru numberous batteries and starters since 2001. Any suggestions are very welcome, thanks!