Jon,
The fact that you get sparks when you short the solenoid terminals indicates
that the starter motor is probably taking current (unless the cable from the
solenoid to the starter is shorting to ground).
If the motor has been checked then I would recommend ensuring that the
engine turns freely. The symptoms you describe sound suspiciously like a
tight or seized engine!!
One other thing which can cause similar problems is the terminal post on the
starter having turned while you were tightening the cable to it. If this
happens the terminal can touch the case inside the starter.
Michael Salter
100 (1953) #174
AHX12 (1953)
Bugeye (1961)
http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=432
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of STOCKLAND@aol.com
Sent: February 7, 2009 1:32 PM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Starter Problems BJ8
Fellows, here is a real puzzle. Tried starting my BJ8 a couple of weeks
ago
and after cranking several times, the starter quit working. The solenoid
would click but the starter would not turn over. Removed the starter and
took
it to a rebuilder and after inspection and cleaning was told the starter
was
OK. Reinstalled it and cranked it a few times when it happened again.
Solenoid worked but the starter refused to turn. Thought maybe the
solenoid was
bad so I shorted between the outside solenoid poles and sparks flew. It is
though the starter is shorted or something. Question is if the solenoid is
bad, why would the reinstalled starter work for a while then stop? What
would
cause the starter to turn over for a while then refuse to turn and act as
if
there is a short? I am really frustrated and sure could use your advice.
Thanks in advance.
Jon
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