[T2] [Q] Starter Won't Turn

[accessys at smart.net]

in case of worn bearing you often can swap in an automatic bus starter 
which does not use a nose bearing it is self supporting

Bob


On Tue, 25 Apr 2017, Chris wrote:

> Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2017 10:35:58 -0700
> From: Chris <c.dreike at verizon.net>
> To: t2 <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] [Q] Starter Won't Turn
> 
> Starter bushing maybe worn out. Has happened to me.
>
> Chris
>
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID
>
> accessys at smart.net wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> it could have been jammed when being installed, lossening the bolts and
>> pulling the starter out slightly might give a hint, make sure the battery
>> is disconnnected first
>>
>> Bob
>>
>> On Mon, 24 Apr 2017, david raistrick wrote:
>>
>>> Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2017 23:19:55 -0400
>>> From: david raistrick <keen at icantclick.org>
>>> To: Nathan <nathan at wandrly.co>
>>> Cc: David C Matthews <dcm7293 at gmail.com>, Ned Savoie <ned at harbourlight.com>,
>>>     Type 2 <type2 at type2.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [T2] [Q] Starter Won't Turn
>>>
>>>> What's the problem with connecting the two big lugs though? Just curious...
>>>
>>>
>>> Nothing, if you dont want to trigger the solenoid or start the engine. :)
>>>
>>> The solenoid normally closes them - and kicks the arm to move the gear out.
>>>
>>> If you want to test if the starter or solenoid is bad, first jump the
>>> battery big lug to the spade terminal -
>>>
>>> if the solenoid kicks and the starter doesnt move it might be the
>>> starter still or the solenoid.  if it doesnt kick, you know the
>>> solenoid is bad.
>>>
>>> then try jumping the big lugs.   if the starter spins, the starter is
>>> good (good enough to spin - might not have enough power to run when
>>> hot, or might draw too much current, or whatever, but there's only so
>>> much you can diagnose laying on your back in front of the rear
>>> tire....
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