Re: Starter Overhaul -- the finale.., possible test?

Posted by carla on July 17, 1998 at 18:14:31

In Reply to: Re: Starter Overhaul -- the finale.., possible test?
posted by Colonel Biggs on July 17, 1998 at 10:03:13

:hello again, gordon,
it looks as though you have the right idea, and, once you have the starter apart again you'll easily spot the problem.
i think it unlikely that one or both of the field coils would themselves be bad, but, if they are, they're easily replaced-- a socket wrench screwdriver and a big c-clamp will do it.
it might be something as simple as the insulating bush at the terminal itself, or a bent wire.
i've got---somewhere in the clutter here---an old copy of the book "how to find a short", written by jack steele, who ran an automotive electrician's shop back in the 40's----this is an excellent reference work on car electricals of the 30's, which explains this work very clearly and simply, with wiring drawings for different cars, and simple diagnostic procedure.
i think this book would be well worth re-printing, as it's written clearly, but simply, and would be useful to anyone on a "hobbyist" level.
do you know anyone who does "desk-top publishing", who might be interested in re-printing something like this, and would know how to research any copyright status????
and, as jack steele would (and did) say----be sure to clean and tighten both ends of the ground cable----!!!
carla

Follow Ups:
Re: Starter Overhaul -- the finale.., possible test? Colonel Biggs July 17, 1998 at 22:00:23(0)
Re: Starter Overhaul -- the finale.., possible test? Lew July 17, 1998 at 21:21:22(1)
Re: Starter Overhaul -- the finale.., possible test? Gordon Biggar July 17, 1998 at 22:08:51(0)

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