My first thought is really worn bushing in clutch housing but I'd check the neg. strap to frame, clean the battery clamps/posts first. I'll be corrected if my theory is wrong, but even if you see the same voltage at starter and battery, when the starter is engaged, it draws a lot of current. A poor negative connection to frame would inhibit flow of current to starter. Neil. On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 3:44 PM, Ken Olsen <648.ken@gmail.com> wrote: > I'm pretty baffled. My 85' Westfalia waterboxer has been turning over > slowly since I bought it several years ago, but it has finally got to the > point of stranding me. It is behaving like a low battery, but I think I > have ruled that out. > > Symptoms: > Turns over very slowly, sometimes stopping (or catching?) > Runs fine when started. > Battery voltage looks good. Jumping doesn't help. > Voltage at starter matches battery. > Turns over slowly with: > - spark plugs removed. > - fresh battery jumpered directly to starter. > - WITH NEW STARTER INSTALLED! > > What am I missing? > > Thanks, > > Ken in Oregon.
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