Thanks both and especially for picking it up here.
After various experiments with multi meters and old starters wired to extended connections from the car (which worked) it transpires there was a second terminal on the starter hidden below when in situ which was for the Solenoid!
That was the one to use and burst into life immediately.
Why do they do that?... Its not as though the dead terminal is a live feed or anything. What's it's intended use?
I had checked the old starter before and that had the remnants of a second terminal disabled so didn't think that far in this instance.
Anyhow.... At least I have another method of clandestinely immobilising by swapping the green lead if left anywhere of concern!
Thanks
Jim
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