I'm in the middle of tearing apart starters. Yes. When bench testing that type of starter, The unsupported end needs to be supported. Got a spare clutch housing? Did you see a spark when connecting positive lead during bench test? If not, ground path ok? Regardless I wouldn't test the stater with that end of armature unsupported. Just my .02 as a starter motor apprentice. ;) Neil.
On Saturday, July 16, 2016, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote: > All: > > Yet another thought about my 2.1 WBX starter. Where the thing is not > self-suporting, can I even bench test it … or will it only spin when > installed into the pilot bushing/bearing in the housing? > > > > > On 16-Jul-2016, at 20:06, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNet.nb.ca > <javascript:;>> wrote: > > > > I tried a simple bench test and got no response from either the solenoid > or starter … that said, my bench batter was pretty low, so it is charging > now and I’ll test the starter again in the morning. > > > > > > > > > > > -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> |
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