Crank question

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  1. randytatum

    randytatum Member

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    Ok I got my motor out and now im trying to crank it..i got my battery charger and tried to crank it but the starter wont move... Do i need to ground anything I dont know of???
     
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    Are you trying to spin it with just the charger?...Don't think that'll work...Use a battery and the charger and ground the motor to the - side of the battery
     
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    On the front of the motor passenger side there is a ground bolt on the engine block, like Steam said ground that to the battery.
     
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    thank u that worked fine...couldnt remember all the times ive done it
     
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