DS> A few days ago I put in a new starter for my 65 bus and it started
DS> just great. Then yesterday I tried to start my bus and nothing
DS> happens. The battery checked out fine.
DS>
DS> So, I pulled out the starter once more. Nothing unusual, so I
DS> reinstall it, turn the key, and the bus starts. A few days latter
DS> the bus won't start again.
DS>
DS> I take the starter out one more time and I notice little metal
DS> flakes or shavings around the bushing(was probably there the
DS> previous time I took it out but didn't notice it). The bushing is
DS> in good shape. I reinstalled the starter again and the bus starts
DS> right up.
DS>
DS> Anybody have a similar problem or a clue to what might be
DS> happening? I have a 6 volt starter going into a 12 volt housing.

        Is it happening more when things are hot? If so, it's probably high
resistance in your factory wiring-it's only 30 yrs. old, after all. The
gospel of St. Muir describes a solenoid bypass using a simple Ford
solenoid, it's under "Changes & New Ideas". If you have not Muir, write me
back and I'll try to describe the procedure.

Peace,
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