Andrew,
I am assuming that you got the starter aligned properly when installed. Did
you remember to hook up all of the ground straps? could be the starter
isn't getting grounded properly and therefore not getting proper amperage to
run.
Dave 72 B
-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew B. Lundgren <lundgren@iname.com>
To: mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, July 03, 2000 7:26 PM
Subject: Installed started and it seems to bind...
>I am installing my engine in my car. When I was re-gapping the valves
>I could barely turn the engine more than an inch or so. The engine
>spun very freely (with out plugs installed) prior to installing the
>starter. I pulled the starter and was again able to turn the engine
>freely. I went ahead and gapped the valves. Unless I am mistaken the
>starter should not be engaged at all when at rest. The starter never
>showed any sign of problems during the 45 days I used it prior to
>tearing the car apart.
>
>Any thoughts on why it might be binding down?
>
>Andrew Lundgren
>Lundgren@iname.com
>http://www.itwest.net/~lundgren
>
>
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