starter motor?

[GQ Shorty]

hey guys need some help diagnosing a problem. have just replaced my alternator and battery in the last couple of weeks and now im thinking my starter motor is rat shit. took a bit while to start than usual this morning, stopped and started another 2 times and now it wont crank, just clicking. connections to the starter seem sweet, gave em a clean up, so does it sound like im up for a new one? any help would be awesome. cheers

[GQ Shorty]

sorry shoulda said from a 88 4.2, thanks guys
grant

[Yendor]

Try giving the starter motor a couple of hits with a hammer.

TB or TD?

[GQ Shorty]

TD yeah gave it a couple of belts, no good but

[Yendor]

What's the voltage reading across the battery? and the reading across the battery when you try to start the vehicle?

Make sure both battery terminals are clean and tight.

Check the earth connection to the engine. If you have jumper leads connect one end to the negative battery post and the other end to the engine.

If battery is OK and it still plays up remove starter motor and inspect.

Been playing in any mud holes lately?

[GQ Shorty]

before i start it, its reading 12v then up to round 14v when was starting. all connections seem sweet, thinking bout getting an ebay special for $180? went mud running few weeks ago and had nothing but drams since, sticking to rock crawling now me thinks lol -__-

[Woof]

I have the same issue with mine at the moment, bloody mud..lol

[GQ Shorty]

yeah its fun at the time buuuuut i dont think its worth this much hassle, was a very expensive day out lol

[Woof]

Yeah got another mud run in 3 weeks, just hope it lasts until that one is over..lol

[Mtiehatten]

If the carbon on the electrical motor gets worn, the springs might not have enough length to make a good connection. If hitting it with a hammer (and maybe a beam) helps, this is probably the case. replacing the carbon might be more worry than replacing the motor.