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#33036 05/03/2002 2:10 PM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 50 Member | | Member Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 50 | On the 42, the starter has quit making contact. If I put a spacer down on the button on the starter it will crank. I don't see any adjustments. looks like I need to make and adjustable rod right at the starter. | | |
#33037 05/03/2002 2:34 PM | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9 | IWL BCNU,
On my 40 there was a way to adjust the contact plate on the starter. My truck has been running on 12 volts for over 30 years and I've had to do this several times to keep it working. The switch only slides a fraction of an inch but that should be enough to work. You also might try replacing the switch, as they do wearout from the arching when starting the truck.
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#33038 05/05/2002 8:10 AM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 Member | | Member Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,897 | I do believe you can get a new switch (that attaches to the top of the starter) at NAPA or local parts store.If they look, they can find it and order it.
.Some places even have it in stock!
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#33039 05/05/2002 9:14 AM | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,096 | OK , so you want to do it on the cheap ? just epoxy a couple of thick washers onto the button on the starter switch .  | | |
#33040 05/05/2002 1:02 PM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 41 Member | | Member Joined: May 2001 Posts: 41 | Rotate the contacts in the switch 180 degrees . They are wedge shaped and get worn on one side from use. By turning them around 180 degrees you have a brand new side to wear out yet. East to do and you already have the parts, (if someone hasn't alrady done it) so the cheapest too.
37 Chevy 1/2 Ton
86 Chevy Blazer
98 Drudge 24 valve Cummins
One worn out Timberjack
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