[T2] [Q] Starter Won't Turn

[david raistrick]

On Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 4:47 PM, David C Matthews <dcm7293 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Was going to avoid crossing terminals -- have been told doing so isn't good
> for the starter.

Er - other than the contact arcing, it's exactly the same thing that
happens to the starter when you turn the switch.  :)    Make sure it's
the battery + cable big lug and the small spade lug, not across the
two big lugs, though. :)



> But, under the circumstances, am going to do it! Also,
> like the "hammer" suggestion.

The hammer is usually best for a stuck starter or gear - so after you
try to manually trigger it with the contacts.


> And about the relay -- don't know the answer.

If triggering via the contacts gets it to start, a relay is the only
real long term solution.  (in reality, all buses need a relay for the
starter circuit)   The voltage drop across the length of the wires +
age in the switch contacts and wire terminals is -always- going to
rear its ugly head eventually.