Do i need a new starter?

[apckofllamas]

my battery is at 12v and when i watch my multimeter when i go to crank it it drops to around 2-3 volts but i dont hear a click and it dosent even try to crank so is this a sign i need a new starter? im having a no start issue after i put on my walbro 255, aermotive AFPR, big 16, also did my intake manifold gasket. i have gone over and checked everything being plugged in, grounds are connected, and all fuses look good.

 

[dsmgst1996]

my battery is at 12v and when i watch my multimeter when i go to crank it it drops to around 2-3 volts but i dont hear a click and it dosent even try to crank so is this a sign i need a new starter? im having a no start issue after i put on my walbro 255, aermotive AFPR, big 16, also did my intake manifold gasket. i have gone over and checked everything being plugged in, grounds are connected, and all fuses look good.

when replacing your manifold gasket did you happen to remove or break the ground strap?

 

[apckofllamas]

when replacing your manifold gasket did you happen to remove or break the ground strap?

what does the ground strap look like/ where is it? i dont think so but i could be wrong

 

[dsmgst1996]

what does the ground strap look like/ where is it? i dont think so but i could be wrong

there is a wire that looks like bare metal that runs from the manifold to body for ground i always replace it with a wire that runs straight to the battery.

 

[lotta hp]

your battery is dead

 

[apckofllamas]

there is a wire that looks like bare metal that runs from the manifold to body for ground i always replace it with a wire that runs straight to the battery.

which side of the manifold is it?

 

[lotta hp]

He's probably talking about the braided ground that goes from the throttle cable bracket to the firewall.

the starter ground goes from one of the transmission bolts to the ground.

But since you said your voltage goes from 12v to 2v your battery is really drained or bad.

 

[apckofllamas]

He's probably talking about the braided ground that goes from the throttle cable bracket to the firewall.

the starter ground goes from one of the transmission bolts to the ground.

But since you said your voltage goes from 12v to 2v your battery is really drained or bad.

both of the those grounds are intact and solid, so i guess ill throw the battery on charge for the night and see what happens in the morning. even though it reads 12v when not cranking?

 

[lotta hp]

Should be like 12.4-12.6.

The reason the voltage drops so low is because it's not holding charge anymore.
I have had the same problem in the past. You can always take it to autozone and have it tested for free.

 

[apckofllamas]

its around 12.4v
i hope your right cause id rather not do a starter on this car since i just had the manifold off and that would be the easiest way of replacing it.