Date:         Wed, 11 Sep 2002 10:02:59 -0500
Reply-To:     Noel Cookson <ncookson@NETWORKUSA.NET>
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From:         Noel Cookson <ncookson@NETWORKUSA.NET>
Subject:      New Starter Stopped Working
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Hi listees. Questions about starter motors. I just put in a new starter that
stopped working after only 6 days of use.

Before pulling the new starter I checked the voltage at the solenoid. There
were between 8.5 and 9 volts there. My understanding is the voltage should
be at least 8 volts. So the 8.5 to 9 volts should be okay.

Next I pulled the starter and gave it a visual inspection. One thing I
noticed is the shaft coming out of the starter can be moved in and out and
up and down. This surprised me I thought there would be no such play. What
do you  think of this? Should I send the starter back and get a new one?

Lastly,  I visually inspected the bushing in the bell housing. My mechanic
says they are okay as long as they are round, not oblong. Mine was round so
I did not replace the bushing. Does everyone agrees with this approach?

FYI, I wired up the starter while it was out and it spun just fine. When I
put the starter back in it continued to work.


Noel '88 GL tiico