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Post by graham on Mar 24, 2008 20:43:08 GMT
hi still havent got my 55 started although i havent been trying to hard, making some headway on the bodywork ive been refurbing the bonnet over easter (in my dining room due to the weather), when the weather improves i will start my weldathon. anyway im thinking my starting problems may be down to the starter motor the engine turns over very slowly is this usual and could anything else cause this. im thinking of taking the starter off and having a go at refurbing it how easy is this and does anyone have any advice. thanks graham
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Bob Scrivens
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Post by Bob Scrivens on Mar 24, 2008 21:12:36 GMT
Hi Graham Check the earth lead from the engine to body to battery is in order, have know this to cause your type of problem and faulty charging.
Regards Bob
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Post by graham on Mar 24, 2008 21:18:46 GMT
chears bob ive got a temporary earth running off the engine to the battery is that sufficient or should i make it more permanent, also wjere abouts should a permanent earth run from and to thanks graham
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Post by Bob Scrivens on Mar 24, 2008 21:46:37 GMT
Hi Graham Not to sure with the 55 but the 33 & 44 have an flat earth lead from the rear engine mounting bracket to the body of the car. If you have a tempory one of a good size (6mm dia) should eliminate that problem. If the battery is well charged and it is still turning the engine over slowly it could be shorted turns in the armature or field coils. I believe Paul (dafdaffer) had a couple of starter motor? Might be worth giving him a call.
Regards Bob.
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Post by daf44 on Mar 24, 2008 22:02:13 GMT
hi graham.
i run 3 earth leads on my cars. one from the battery to the body. one from the body to the engine, and a third (extra) from the engine to the battery.
any TWO of these is enough. normally only the first two would be fitted.
a jump lead from the battery -ve to the starter itself will rule out ANY earth problems.
also check the lead from the battery +ve to the starter solenoid. mine looked fine but had broken about 5 inches away from the starter. 20 years of heat and vibration probably. again bypass this with a jump lead to test it.
the starter is fairly easy to strip if you have a little mechanical experience. take your time and keep everything in order so you know where it goes back. if the problem is in the starter itself then it is probably worn brushes.
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