Boatsnhoes
Contributing Member
Well this is turning into quite the project. I have been using a starter motor to start my engine. Today that starter decided to stop working. No indications as to why, no burning, arcing or anything. Just worked one second, I went inside for 5 minutes, and it wasn't working after that.
Anyone have any suggestions on this?
I pulled the starter apart to see what was going on and it seemed ok. There was continuity from power input to the wires all the way around. There appeared to be some spring-loaded contacts mounted to the wall of the motor at the very bottom. They seem like they are meant to wear away. They were very worn and short, but still made contact (until I pulled it apart, they sprung out, and now I can't get it back together because they've sprung into the spot where the rotor is supposed to go).
Are there any cheap replacements out there so I can avoid using 60 year old starter motors in the future?
Anyone have any suggestions on this?
I pulled the starter apart to see what was going on and it seemed ok. There was continuity from power input to the wires all the way around. There appeared to be some spring-loaded contacts mounted to the wall of the motor at the very bottom. They seem like they are meant to wear away. They were very worn and short, but still made contact (until I pulled it apart, they sprung out, and now I can't get it back together because they've sprung into the spot where the rotor is supposed to go).
Are there any cheap replacements out there so I can avoid using 60 year old starter motors in the future?
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