s13 won't start

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xthats13guy
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Car: 89 240sx

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I know this has been covered plenty of times on here but I'm stumped. I recently got an 89 240sx with a junk 92 or 93 ka24de swap. I put a newer s14 long block ka in and swapped the engine comoenents over from the old motor which includes the intake Mani, alternator, starter, wiring harness, and the s13 distributor. After the harnesss got connected I turned the key. Click. Just one click. I had the starter tested and it passed. I replaced the ignition switch same problem. Put a brand new battery in and now it clicks repeatedly smoke comes out around the slave cylinder. I think I also heard the fuse box next to the clutch pedel click when turned the key if that means anything. Im seriously stumped guys. Please if you have any idea why it won't turn over.

Also is a s13 wiring harness and distributor compatible with a s14 block? Will any the harness need modified?


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You should be fine hardware wise. Does the motor turn over by hand? Make sure you double check all of your grounds. Is your negative battery terminal wire connected to the chassis and intake manifold?

racingrevolution
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have you had any problems with your ignition switch?

xthats13guy
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The ignition switch is brand new and seems to be functioning properly. I found where the smoke was coming from, the lines coming off the trans were shorting out on a braided clutch line. Few few zip ties fix the problem. Now when turn the key I getting a grinding sound like the abindex is making contact with the flywheel but not turning it and its making a metal on metal, rapid click sound. Ive ruled out the battery as its been fully changed and put a 50 amp start on it. I plan on changing the terminals next. Also I tensioned the belts fairly tight and I'm thinking they are bound too tight and preventing the motor from cranking. Kind of a long shot but I'm considering every possibly right now.


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