When I mentioned the adapter and diesel starter, I failed to mention that
ot does away with the need for the starter bushing.

John
On Jun 26, 2016 14:00, "Neil N" <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> My vote:  "denial".   ;)
> Also, measuring battery voltage via the cig socket provides only
> part of the story. You're not seeing how well battery performs under load.
> (e.g. Amps drawn by starter)
>
> FWIW, on my '88, my rebuilt $$$$ starter has always had a "flat" spot.
> What I did: new battery, cleaned grounds, new ground strap at tranny,
> new starter bushing in clutch housing, replaced long cable from
> battery to starter.
> Starter symptoms remained pretty much the same though when it works right,
> it spins incredibly fast. Regardless, it still has a slow flat spot
> that is exacerbated
> by heat after bus driven some time and parked for 20 minutes or more.
>
> There's an interesting article on gowesty about starter core age and
> rebuild quality.
>
> I used to think it was silly to do so, but after getting burned on an
> overpriced rebuilt,
> I now carry a known good spare starter. After I go through stock starters,
> I'll either get the adaptor + new starter, or, a modified reduction starter
> (no need for adaptor)
>
> Just my .02
>
> Neil.
>
> On 6/26/16, Michael McSwain <michaelmcswain@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I also had my battery checked and it checked out fine.  I have one of
> those
> > cigarette lighter volt meters that consistently shows 13.9 volts at
> speed.
> > If it weren't a 1 year old Bosch starter I would have immediately assumed
> > that to be the problem. Am I just in denial?
>
>
> --
> Neil n
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