new starter- won't start
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new starter- won't start
I have a 52 ford with a 239. I was having problems with the starter so I replaced it tonight but now the starter won't turn over at all. Does anyone have any clue on why? I need to get this done tonight because it is my daily driver and I need it to get to work tomorrow. It has new batt wires and a new solinoid.
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I know you said you have new cables but recheck every connection for any type of dirt or corrosion. Also, make sure you grounds are good and clean. It sounds like you have a dirty connection somewhere.
Hopefully, the starter isn't defective and is grounding inside somewhere.
BTW, the new solenoid, does it have one or two small studs?
Hopefully, the starter isn't defective and is grounding inside somewhere.
BTW, the new solenoid, does it have one or two small studs?
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I know you said you have new cables but recheck every connection for any type of dirt or corrosion. Also, make sure you grounds are good and clean. It sounds like you have a dirty connection somewhere.
Hopefully, the starter isn't defective and is grounding inside somewhere.
BTW, the new solenoid, does it have one or two small studs?
Hopefully, the starter isn't defective and is grounding inside somewhere.
BTW, the new solenoid, does it have one or two small studs?
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From: SE Wisc. (the Rust Belt)
I doubt it's bound up if you just installed unless you put in crooked.
Did you try shorting out the two big studs, thus bypassing the solenoid?
Did you try shorting out the two big studs, thus bypassing the solenoid?
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If jumpering the solenoid didn't work and all of the connections are good it sounds to me like you got a bad starter.
The only think you could do is take the starter out and bench test it. If you do bench test it make sure your install some 1/4" nuts on the ends of the long bolts going through the starter so it doesn't come apart.
When you installed the starter did it come apart at all? I know these starters like to fall apart when you're taking them out or putting them in if you're not careful. If it did separate at all you might have dislodged the brushes. Also, if it went in cocked it could have bound up with the flywheel. Also, make sure you have the bracket from the top bolt on back of the starter and the oil pan installed. If you don't the starter could get cocked also.
The only think you could do is take the starter out and bench test it. If you do bench test it make sure your install some 1/4" nuts on the ends of the long bolts going through the starter so it doesn't come apart.
When you installed the starter did it come apart at all? I know these starters like to fall apart when you're taking them out or putting them in if you're not careful. If it did separate at all you might have dislodged the brushes. Also, if it went in cocked it could have bound up with the flywheel. Also, make sure you have the bracket from the top bolt on back of the starter and the oil pan installed. If you don't the starter could get cocked also.
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I just saw your last post right after I clicked the post button. Man, you've got a stumper there. The circuit for the start is pretty simple, I just wonder if the starter is defective.