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12-07-2017, 09:38 PM | #1 |
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Mystery Starter Question
On Saturday my starter did not respond to the starter button AT ALL.
I Hit the "starter" with the headlights on and there was no dimming. I figured that meant the switch so I popped in a new switch and no change in results. I then popped the plugs and turned the shaft with my crank wrench with no particular restrictions. I brought the starter to ANTIQUE FORD PARTS on Long Island and Bob Bader put six volts to it and it jumped to life.He felt it had jammed, causing the problem. He returned it to me, I replaced the starter and it works perfectly for twenty starts in the past two days. WHY, if it was BOUND, would the lights NOT GO DIM? Thanks for your opinions |
12-07-2017, 10:41 PM | #2 |
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Re: Mystery Starter Question
If you’re SURE the lights didn’t dim, when the starter was engaged, then it wasn’t stuck. When you removed it , you should have noticed it was still engaged with the flywheel. Start checking connections. Do you have a electrical disconnect?
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12-08-2017, 12:22 AM | #3 |
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Re: Mystery Starter Question
Bad spot on the armature can cause this. Jog the starter a degree or so and it'll take off...until it happens to stop again in the exact spot.
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12-08-2017, 09:03 AM | #4 |
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Re: Mystery Starter Question
I feel the same as Eagle.
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12-08-2017, 10:10 AM | #5 |
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Re: Mystery Starter Question
Next time tap it with a hammer, old Chev trick or a stuck brush.
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12-08-2017, 10:35 AM | #6 |
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12-08-2017, 11:20 AM | #7 | |
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Re: Mystery Starter Question
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Neat idea but the lights tap off the same stud which was bright and tight, and they headlights stayed bright as day when I pushed down on the starter rod. They light a reflective sign at .3 miles. A defective safety switch would not have permitted bright headlights, particularly when starter was "Engaged". |
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12-09-2017, 10:46 AM | #8 | |
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