Sometimes the brushes in the starter motor hang up just off of the
armature.... If you rap on the outside case of the starter with a hammer, it
can dislodge the brushes and you'll be able to start the motor.... however,
if dust from the brushes is clogging the channel where the brushes ride it
will happen again. The brushes are spring loaded to keep pressure on the
armature...however, dust from worn brushes can fill up the channel and cause
the symptoms you describe.... the fix is to remove the starter, open it, and
clean out the area where the brushes are located... then reinstall the
brushes and all should be well...
-skip-
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of STOCKLAND@aol.com
Sent: Saturday, February 07, 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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