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Discussion in '1947-1954' started by graham, Oct 8, 2012.

  1. graham

    graham Member

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    Some times when I hit the foot starter it will turn over for a couple seconds before it stop spinning the motor. But then other times it will spin the motor over until I let off the starter. The teeth on the fly wheel and starter are good. Could it be a bad starter?
     
  2. vwnate1

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    Cranky Starter

    It's prolly old and filthy inside with badly worn brushes~ take it off and apart , look at the mess and *gently* clean it all up , replace the brushes (there's four) with good quality ones from NAPA and grease the bushings lightly before buttoning it back up .

    If it's still wonky , you only $pent $10 , take it to your Auto Electric Shop and they'll square it away .
     
  3. Kens 50 PU

    Kens 50 PU Member

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    It too could be faulty contacts in your starter switch or faulty ground wire also. Take the time to touble shoot!
     
  4. Coach529

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    Try pushing the button on the starter to see how that responds.
     

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