Posted by Gordon Biggar on July 17, 1998 at 22:08:51
In Reply to: Re: Starter Overhaul -- the finale.., possible test?
posted by Lew on July 17, 1998 at 21:21:22
: : : :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
Hey, Lew Initially, I blamed the switch because I knew the problem could not be connected with my rebuild of the starter (hah!).Also, I had to disassemble the switch in order to send the cover out for cad plating.We performed the jump to the starter terminal and got the pyrotechnics that DJ described -- but no turn. See my latest update to this saga! Regards, Gordon |