New starter and engine, starter doesn't seem to be engaging

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GardenRoots
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New starter and engine, starter doesn't seem to be engaging

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Hey guys i just put a new starter and a new engine in my car. However when i turn the ignition, nothing happens! I have enough volts running to the wires connected to the starter but for some reason it doesn't engage. The armature doest kick out and engage the fly wheel. Any ideas?
P.S. New engine has an alternator instread of a generator
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david58
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Post by david58 »

What have you checked and how did you check it?
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Post by 500LbGorilla »

hotwire the starter - run a wire from the battery + terminal to the SMALL wire on the starter. If it works then your ignition switch could be bad.
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GardenRoots
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Post by GardenRoots »

Nah it's not clicking.
And I will try hotwiring it in a few minutes. Thanks
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MNAirHead
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Post by MNAirHead »

Check the battery to see if you have enough voltage/amperage to push it?
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