VANAGON archives -- July 2008, week 3 (#271)

Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:09:43 -0400 Reply-To: Matt Sutton <msutts@EARTHLINK.NET> Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> From: Matt Sutton <msutts@EARTHLINK.NET> Subject: 88 4sp starter trouble Content-type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"

Hey Folks,

My home-brew rewire and lube of my old starter finally burner out after two years, I tried today to put in a used one I picked up. It's a no-go, and I'm trying to figure out why.

There's a strong solenoid "click" when installed, but no motor action. On the "bench" there's the standard thrust engagement when 12v are applied to the solenoid, and the motor spins when 12v are given to the lower terminal.

Is this a bad solenoid not giving juice to the motor? I can't figure it out. I'll be scrambling tomorrow to find a new (or known working) starter regardless, so if anyone know a well stocked resource in NYC I'd be much obliged. Still, its a mystery.

Thanks,

Matt Sutton 88 GL Manual Brooklyn NY

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