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Giving the starter a small tap usually means that its about out of brushes on the armature..Quote:
Originally Posted by gazoo
Not sure on the price of a new one however they can sometimes be rebuilt for a lot less than a new one..
Maybe something to consider?
Agree If the brushes are serviceable externally it is a very simple task to replace ive done em on old Ford 302 windsor motors i think they were lucas starters would pay to check it outQuote:
Originally Posted by big_fletch
You are on the money mate, the old Lucas and Bosch starters were brilliant and very cheap to repair lol..Quote:
Originally Posted by growlers71gq
Definitely worth looking into a rebuild for the troll though
What breed are the starters on the troll td42Quote:
Originally Posted by big_fletch
Not 100% but I think some were Bosch, might check it out tommorrow and have a look see I thinks
tap solution often = dodgy solenoid. You can by pass the solenoid in a range of ways, including suitable electrical cable and momentary on switch in cabin
That is sometimes true, however majority of the time the starter is out of brushes.. If you had a test light or set of multimeters on the output of the solenoid you would most likely find there is power coming out, however because the brushes are worn in the starter there would be a bad connection to the armature. Therefore the solenoid would click out however starter would not spin.. Giving the starter a tap moves the brushes ever so slightly and sometimes creates a good enough connection to spin the armature..Quote:
Originally Posted by Silver
The best option is to remove the starter and take to a auto-sparky to be diss-assembled and tested for the best course of action
Fletcha
Hitachi.
Found one at recycle centre for $5.00. After purchasing a brand new one.
rebuild can cost around $400
Ensure a reputable re-issue. +$750.00.
agreed, however if the solenoid is by-passed, without a tap (gotta love percussive maintenance :-) ) and the starter spins, to me that points to the solenoid.Quote:
Originally Posted by big_fletch
By-passing the solenoid can somtimes be done with a big screwdriver you don't care too much about as sparks will be produced - in by passing, looking to momentarily connect the fat positive wire that goes into the solenoid to the fat wire that leaves the solenoid and goes to the starter. Either way, some time on the spanners will be required down the track. What I was looking for was a possible solution that would get Ga200 back on the road over Easter :-) Of course, if it is a manual, use the family starter motor and or convenient hills :-)
did you buy it? :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by trollman