[T2] [Q] Starter Won't Turn

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it could have been jammed when being installed, lossening the bolts and 
pulling the starter out slightly might give a hint, make sure the battery 
is disconnnected first

Bob

On Mon, 24 Apr 2017, david raistrick wrote:

> Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2017 23:19:55 -0400
> From: david raistrick <keen at icantclick.org>
> To: Nathan <nathan at wandrly.co>
> Cc: David C Matthews <dcm7293 at gmail.com>, Ned Savoie <ned at harbourlight.com>,
>     Type 2 <type2 at type2.com>
> Subject: Re: [T2] [Q] Starter Won't Turn
> 
>> What's the problem with connecting the two big lugs though? Just curious...
>
>
> Nothing, if you dont want to trigger the solenoid or start the engine. :)
>
> The solenoid normally closes them - and kicks the arm to move the gear out.
>
> If you want to test if the starter or solenoid is bad, first jump the
> battery big lug to the spade terminal -
>
> if the solenoid kicks and the starter doesnt move it might be the
> starter still or the solenoid.  if it doesnt kick, you know the
> solenoid is bad.
>
> then try jumping the big lugs.   if the starter spins, the starter is
> good (good enough to spin - might not have enough power to run when
> hot, or might draw too much current, or whatever, but there's only so
> much you can diagnose laying on your back in front of the rear
> tire....
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