In a message dated 17/07/2008 10:04:52 P.M. Central Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

My  home-brew rewire and lube of my old starter finally burner out after  two
years, I tried today to put in a used one I picked up. It's a no-go,  and I'm
trying to figure out why.

There's a strong solenoid "click"  when installed, but no motor action. On
the "bench" there's the standard  thrust engagement when 12v are applied to
the solenoid, and the motor spins  when 12v are given to the lower terminal.

Is this a bad solenoid not  giving juice to the motor? I can't figure it out.
I'll be scrambling  tomorrow to find a new (or known working) starter
regardless, so if anyone  know a well stocked resource in NYC I'd be much
obliged. Still, its a  mystery.

I  do not understand why you would not just go to your local auto parts store
and  get a brand new or rebuilt starter ???????   It's something you use
EACH & EVERY time you start your vehicle and it not working can cause  you LOTS
of grief AND they are not all that expensive.  Generic rebuilts  are usually
CHEAP but I would recommend getting the BOSCH rebuild for the  best security,
they come with a warranty !

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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