Delorean Starter Electronics 101 .... what am I missing?

["MrCopies" <mike@xxxx>]

Hi gang....

I'm just finishing a frame off restoration of my Delorean and have
reattached the body to the frame. In the midst of reconnecting the
electrical system I'm running into the problem of low voltage on my starter.
I worked over the weekend on this, read the "freakin" manual :), and scoured
the archives... so if this is a dumb question...sorry.

What am I missing.....

- I have full power in the car (all the onboard stuff including the radio,
windows, instrument cluster, door lights, locks etc work - except my horns
...not sure if it's related)
- fuel pump engages when you turn the key
- Facias are off the car presently so the rear wiring harness (big black
plug) is not connected
- Start inhibit relay pins tests fine... 12 v and then 12 v when key is
turned
- Starter only registers 8.5 v when key is turned (on the white/red wire)
- I've checked and double checked ground wires including the trailing arm
one (Knut had a great archive message about that)

When I turn the key all the lights fade and I get one click from the relay
compartment.

What the heck am I missing?

thanks
mike@xxxx
VIN#17089