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Farrell In Vancouver · 07-04-2019, 04:02 PM

Check and see if the bendix is jammed.(Strange Clunk noise)
Clean and file the copper button and the strap in the switch.
carefully inspect the post coming through the switch housing to ensure it is not grounding on the cover.
Check the starter motor mounting for rust preventing a ground path.
I still find it odd that with a short to ground you see no smoke or heat build up on any components of the system. Possible the cable to the switch from battery or battery is bad.

07-04-2019, 04:02 PM	#15
Farrell In Vancouver Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pitt Meadows BC Posts: 1,003	Re: Model A starter clunk then no electrical Check and see if the bendix is jammed.(Strange Clunk noise) Clean and file the copper button and the strap in the switch. carefully inspect the post coming through the switch housing to ensure it is not grounding on the cover. Check the starter motor mounting for rust preventing a ground path. I still find it odd that with a short to ground you see no smoke or heat build up on any components of the system. Possible the cable to the switch from battery or battery is bad.