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JFG
post Jun 15 2017, 12:40 PM
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I need to test the starter motor as it's condition is unknown, it was a "freebie" when i bought the gearbox.

As i don't have access to the haynes manual at the moment i was hoping someone could tell me where to power and jump to get the starter to engage?

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post Jun 15 2017, 04:18 PM
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Take bench testing with a grain of salt. I've had starters test fine on the bench and still act unpredictably when under load. Just saying. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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post Jun 15 2017, 11:56 PM
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QUOTE(Marty Yeoman @ Jun 16 2017, 10:18 AM) *

Take bench testing with a grain of salt. I've had starters test fine on the bench and still act unpredictably when under load. Just saying. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) ,a 'no load test' isn't the best indicator,these are good starters ,a strip down and clean will really wake them up,biggest issue is the commutator the gets oxidized and the segments get full of crap,you can polish the commutator with fine sandpaper then recut the segments with an old hacksaw blade,but you need to grind the set off the teeth so you don't enlarge the cuts.
If the brushes are worn you can buy new ones @ any good auto electrical shop,usually they are ok.
From a DIY it is a 7 out of ten with fairly simple tools.
Get in there and do it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) .



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JFG   testing starter motor   Jun 15 2017, 12:40 PM
McMark   :DRUNK:   Jun 15 2017, 01:07 PM
JFG   Thanks for the help   Jun 15 2017, 01:45 PM
bbrock   Follow up question. I have a box of 3 starters of...   Jun 15 2017, 03:02 PM
Mueller   Follow up question. I have a box of 3 starters o...   Jun 15 2017, 03:06 PM
914Sixer   Take them down to your friendly local auto parts s...   Jun 15 2017, 04:04 PM
Marty Yeoman   Take bench testing with a grain of salt. I've ...   Jun 15 2017, 04:18 PM
porschetub   Take bench testing with a grain of salt. I've...   Jun 15 2017, 11:56 PM


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