[T2] [Q] Starter Won't Turn

[Nathan]

Second and third the relay. Changed my life especially after she was hot
from driving awhile. I no longer think about which hill I should park on
after driving a couple of hours.

What's the problem with connecting the two big lugs though? Just curious...
On Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 3:56 PM david raistrick <keen at icantclick.org> wrote:

> 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.
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