Story: My pastor (and good friend) called me at work Friday afternoon, needing to borrow me and my pickup after I got off work. I wasn't going to be available, but told him to get the key from my wife and use it as needed. He drove it for abour 2 weeks a year ago when one of his rigs was down, so I was ok with letting him use it. Turns out it wouldn't start. I hadn't driven it for a week or so before, and the trips I did before that were literally just a few blocks to haul stuff to his house (he just finished remodeling.) I figure the battery is dead, but the jumper box does nothing. Lights still work either way. I check the battery and it has 12.6 volts, and no draw whatsoever when the starter pedal is pushed. I figured it was worn contacts, so let it sit a few days over the weekend. Pulled the contacts off it last night, they are good and even if I put power directly to the contact and ground the neg, it still does nothing. I took it off and disassembled it on the bench, shop manual firm in hand. I have continuity from the contact to 2 of the brushes, and continuity from the other 2 brushes to ground. I don't happen to own a "growler" for testing as described in the shop manual, but I think I've eliminated all but the commutator.
Now if that is the case, can I use one from a V8 starter, or do I need to locate another 235 12V starter?
Or have I missed something? It is currently apart on my bench. It would be nice to be able to have it back together before the weekend.
Devin
