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| | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 128 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 128 | I am in the middle of a complete frame off restore and I just started the engine for the first time yesterday which was pretty exciting ( 1952 235). The only wiring I have done is the wiring for the coil, distributor, starter, and alternator (converting it to 12v). Well, the engine was running, the alternator was charging, then I went to crank it again to time out the engine and the starter is dead. The battery has full charge and when I send power to the starter, the battery cable just jumps and heats up. What's going on?
1946 2 Ton Flatbed
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,393 | Good starter to frame ground? Replaced foot starter switch with a side post switch on starter? Rebuilt starter before install? All or any of these can be a culprit.
Drew
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 128 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 128 | The ground is good, it is a freshly rebuilt starter, and it has a foot starter switch. I realized the gear was still engaged while the engine was running, so it was spinning with the engine for 2 - 3 minutes. Would this have anything to do with it? How do I test the starter?
1946 2 Ton Flatbed
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,742 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,742 | You have probably done some internal damage to the starter by running with the drive engaged that long. The gear is supposed to overrun and prevent the armature from turning, but it's possible the drive locked up and began spinning the armature several times engine speed. That will throw the windings out of the armature and lock it up, as well as creating a dead short. Remove the starter and dismantle and inspect it, or take it to a rebuilder. I'm going to bet it's trashed!
Jerry
Last edited by Hotrod Lincoln; 05/05/2010 3:23 PM.
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 134 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 134 | I had the same problem on my 216 engine, battery, starter were good. I noticed that the starter bendix was not engaging the flywheel, turned the flywheel until everything lined up and its worked fine since.
Good Luck
Charlie
1953 5 Window
1994 Harley, Heritage Softail Classic
2006 Chevy Colarado
I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 128 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 128 | Yep, the armature is trashed. Open it up and all kinds of copper chunks fell out. Can't believe it. Just got her running too. Any recommendations for rebuild?
1946 2 Ton Flatbed
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 134 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 134 | Rebuilt starter from Classic Parts run $150.00 for a 12v plus $75 core charge. I had mine rebuilt for $85 here in OK City.
1953 5 Window
1994 Harley, Heritage Softail Classic
2006 Chevy Colarado
I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 128 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 128 | Thanks. Does anyone know of any other kinds of starters that might fit a 235?
1946 2 Ton Flatbed
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,742 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,742 | Call Todd's Auto Parts, Nashville, Tennessee. 615-254-6264
If they're not bailing out a few feet of flood water right now, they should have an armature, or a complete starter in stock. They specialize in rebuilding old, hard-to-find electrical parts. They're only a couple of blocks from the Cumberland River, so I'm not sure if they got caught by the flood waters or not.
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 487 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2005 Posts: 487 | Assuming this is a 52 3100, NAPA lists it for $57.50 + 17.50 core charge.
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regards,
Leon | | | | | Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 190 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 190 | I can supply whatever you need for the starter, armature etc. if you have trouble locally. Send me a Private message.
Thanks
Ken
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