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

Posted by Lew on July 17, 1998 at 21:21:22

In Reply to: Re: Starter Overhaul -- the finale.., possible test?
posted by carla on July 17, 1998 at 18:14:31

: :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
Hi Gordon, There is one more thing that I don't think was mentioned, that is the starter switch itself. I have seen some switches that are such poor quality that the cardboard insulater was not in place and it shorted out and actually burned a hole right through the metal housing. Also, where the plunger passes through the housing, the insulated piece falls out, causing a short, and the copper strip doesn't have enough spring to it, and bends causing problems. If you want to be real adventerous, you can completely remove the switch, and touch the end of the cable directly to the copper terminal on the starter, if it turns over, then look closely at your switch, and it's quality of construction.

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Re: Starter Overhaul -- the finale.., possible test? Gordon Biggar July 17, 1998 at 22:08:51(0)

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