John, I suppose that it is possible that low voltage killed the starter, if
you
flogged it in the low voltage condition. It may have stalled due to low
voltage. Then
only one set of windings got the full power of the battery for a prolonged
time (if you kept
turning the key to start). This could have overheated and fried that
particular
winding(s). Low voltage CAN fry a starter if you keep trying to turn over
then engine
even when the starter is stalled.
-Tony
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>Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 20:43:49 -0400
From: John Summers <trumpet@bellsouth.net>
Subject: '74 TR Sicks
Well folks, on 8/6 I sent my beloved TR 6 to my "trusted" mechanic to
have him do the water pump and wire the electronic fan. Went to pick up
the beast on Tuesday - I guess it was - and started it. Shut it off to
put the top down and tried to start it again and got nothing. Later in
the week the shop owner - who I have known for 30 years (and trust) told
me that "low voltage" had caused my starter to be fried. Now a week
later they can't get a replacement starter from their supplier. SO, I
ordered one of Ted Schumacher's starters that several of you had
recommended. Hopefully, this will cure the problem of not starting
when hot. Hopefully, it won't be fried when I try to start it.
What do you think.
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