Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2014 16:17:38 -0400
Reply-To: T Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM>
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From: T Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Starter problems
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Hello All,
Which positive post at the starter would you attached the positive lead of
the voltmeter? The small spade connector or the larger post. or does it
matter?
Thanks again,
Tony
On Tue, Jul 1, 2014 at 2:49 PM, Paul Freese <freese.paul@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Larry is right. I think there are a couple pre-made products out there to
> overcome this voltage drop so common to vanagons(?)
>
> It never hurts to check/cleanup/renew your grounds. Without proper
> voltage you could get a short life out of even the most expensive starters.
>
> I am sure there are hundred of vanagons on the road with parts counter
> starters.
>
> Paul
>
>
> Again - make sure you are getting your reading at the starter while under
> load (cranking).
>
>
> On Tuesday, July 1, 2014 11:44 AM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
>
>
> If the ground is poor from the starter thru the engine to the frame to the
> negative terminal of the battery, you could still read 12v at the battery
> and even the starter. A good ground would mean very little voltage
> difference between the battery terminal and the body of the starter while
> cranking.
>
> Larry A.
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 4:07 PM, TCollins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > IIRC I could see 12 something at the battery. I will double check this
> > evening.
> >
> > Tony
> >
> > > On Jun 30, 2014, at 4:04 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > Tony
> > >
> > > What is your VoltReading During a StartAttempt
> > >
> > > ORR ~ DeanB
> > >
> > >
> > >> On 29 Jun , 2014, at 1:21 PM, TCollins wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Hello all,
> > >>
> > >> I'm having starter problems. First problem is that it is a replacement
> > from autozone the 3rd actually in year and a half. It worked 3 times
> > yesterday when first installed. now is just click. Bushing was replaced
> and
> > is properly seated. Engine spins by hand freely. I can push start the van
> > and drive it.
> > >>
> > >> I tried jumping the starter with a screwdriver across terminals clank
> > clink clank no spin. Only click wen trying with the key.
> > >>
> > >> Was there someone that mention having an extra starter that was good?
> > >>
> > >> I'm in Delaware this is a 85 tin top
> > >>
> > >> Frustrating...
> > >>
> > >> Thanks
> > >> Tony
> > >
> >
>
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