[T2] [Q] Starter Won't Turn

[Chris]

Starter bushing maybe worn out. Has happened to me.

Chris

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accessys at smart.net wrote:

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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:
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>> 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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