#!@%$
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 170
Likes: 0
#!@%$
What next?
I just put two new batteries in my truck thinking it would solve my starter issue. That lasted one day and now the truck will not start again. The pinion gear is not engaging and the starter spins down after I let off the key. I’ve checked the wiring and everything seems fine, does anyone have any other suggestions before I drop 170 on a new starter.
I just put two new batteries in my truck thinking it would solve my starter issue. That lasted one day and now the truck will not start again. The pinion gear is not engaging and the starter spins down after I let off the key. I’ve checked the wiring and everything seems fine, does anyone have any other suggestions before I drop 170 on a new starter.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 170
Likes: 0
Fixed
Old starter failed a bench test...got new one and installed it, works fine. Never mind I'm outside in 24 degree weather with my hands numb. Now I have to find the bad glow plugs that are giving me fits. Thanks for all the help.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,157
Likes: 1
From: Littleton, Colorado
Man I'm sorry to hear that.
Don't feel bad though, I had a buddy of mine call me broken down up in the hills last night. The temp was -7 F. It was a brutal and long cold evening.
I had a feeling there was more to it than your batteries.
I wrapped mine with a heat shield since it's right by exhaust, and it keeps it a lot cooler. Hopefully it'll make it last a little longer.
They sure are little for the 444 cu. in. of diesel they have to turn over.
Well at least that's one less thing you need to worry about for a while.
Hope the wallet bleeding stops soon for you,
Austin
Don't feel bad though, I had a buddy of mine call me broken down up in the hills last night. The temp was -7 F. It was a brutal and long cold evening.
I had a feeling there was more to it than your batteries.
I wrapped mine with a heat shield since it's right by exhaust, and it keeps it a lot cooler. Hopefully it'll make it last a little longer.
They sure are little for the 444 cu. in. of diesel they have to turn over.
Well at least that's one less thing you need to worry about for a while.
Hope the wallet bleeding stops soon for you,
Austin
Trending Topics
Post Fiend
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 14,582
Likes: 12
From: 21791
The reason the starters can be so small is because of the planetary design. The planetary design gives a 3.5:1 ratio over a direct-drive starter. The starter motor has to spin 3.5 times faster however, but it takes 3.5 times less torque to crank over the high compression engine. It does just as good as a job as a 60-70 pound starter that you can find on the OTR trucks. Even on some of the newer OTR engines, they are moving to planetary starters for lighter weight and smaller size. I've had to lug a starter off a 3406B and boy are they heavy to hold with one hand when you try to get a bolt started.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote