"My starter would engage then
"My starter would engage then immediately drop out.
Test: I removed the starter and disassembled it.
I found it to be very clean inside, but had very slight rub marks on the armature laminates.
When I rotated the Bendix up to the engaged position, then checked on bushing wear, significant bushing wear was apparent. (Armature rocked back and forth. Good unit has no discernable rocking.)
Actul Problem: Armature was rubbing on field coil metal.
Solution: I replaced the 2 bushings and the problem was elininated. Starter now works like new."
"My starter would engage then immediately drop out.
Test: I removed the starter and disassembled it.
I found it to be very clean inside, but had very slight rub marks on the armature laminates.
When I rotated the Bendix up to the engaged position, then checked on bushing wear, significant bushing wear was apparent. (Armature rocked back and forth. Good unit has no discernable rocking.)
Actul Problem: Armature was rubbing on field coil metal.
Solution: I replaced the 2 bushings and the problem was elininated. Starter now works like new."