is there a auto sparky in the house?????

mud_slinger · Post by **mud_slinger** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 7:00 pm

my starter motor is havin issues, it wont engage wit the flywheel and wen it does it only half engages and even then it wont start it. :twisted:

can anyone help?
cheers

wopass · Post by **wopass** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 7:42 pm

pull it out, clean it up, put new brushes in it, put it back together and pop it back in, job done :wink:

....its that easy honest

kaney · Post by **kaney** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:44 am

do what ever you can to get it runnug by sun. my parts arriving today

mud_slinger · Post by **mud_slinger** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:30 pm

really? that sounds too easy. wats the catch?

mud_slinger · Post by **mud_slinger** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 5:32 pm

ok pulled starter apart to check brushes..... they are fine....... pulled it completely apart and so far ive found 5 out of 6 bearings are bindin up or half rooted, the amount of rust water and corrosion is insane. so now washin everything and attakin it wit the wire brush. soleniod plunger was almost completely seized. fun nite planned cleanin it :roll:

mud_slinger · Post by **mud_slinger** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 6:23 pm

solenoid still not engagin. any ideas or suggestions?

rowinz · Post by **rowinz** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 6:51 pm

Had two problems with starters.
One simply solved by replacing corroded relay (after buying new starter). (old 40 series cruiser 2F)
Other couldn't fix. With similar symptoms engine manual said it was the magnetic throw switch, which is a throw away part. I tried brushes, cleaning everything, greasing everything...nothing. Eventually found original old one lying round. (70 series 3F)
Best place to get elec parts I have found is a Appco, Battersea St, Sydenham. Got new starter and alternator for 2F for about $100 each...after quote of $600 to recond starter...
Cheers
Rowan

mud_slinger · Post by **mud_slinger** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 8:00 pm

oh yea dont think i have a relay. i thinkin it could be the clutch in starter naffed guna get it bench tested 2moro, no of any good places that do it?

rowinz · Post by **rowinz** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:07 am

I got the $600 quote from auto elec place on Durham St sth - probably wont go back there...Over many years I have found the best place for getting honest answers and great knowledge is top end of Colombo St, same block as After Hours medical centre (I think), cnr of either Purchas St, or Canon -it s small rd across to Caledonian Rd. Wee pokey place, but great for starters and alternators.
R

billyvanboheman · Post by **billyvanboheman** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:58 am

rowinz wrote:Over many years I have found the best place for getting honest answers and great knowledge is top end of Colombo St, same block as After Hours medical centre (I think), cnr of either Purchas St, or Canon -it s small rd across to Caledonian Rd. Wee pokey place, but great for starters and alternators.
R

Yip, I agree with rowinz, called Colombo Auto Electrical , cnr Purchas and colombo, 961 Colombo street Ph 3666212.

mud_slinger · Post by **mud_slinger** » Sat Dec 09, 2006 11:04 am

jus brought a recon starter. the clutch was completely rooted the cog on the starter wasnt even movin but the internals were goin hard. cost me 350.

is there a auto sparky in the house?????

is there a auto sparky in the house?????

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