[Healeys] Starter Problems BJ8

[Oudesluys]

Check, clean and refit the battery connections, use a bit of petroleum 
jelly to avoid future corrosion. Also check the earthing strap and its 
connections, again clean and apply petroleum jelly or just plain rust 
preventive wax.
Perhaps the starter solenoid contact points are burned. Take apart, 
inspect, clean and if to far gone repair the contact points with silver 
solder and file/sand until the complete surface of the points make 
contact when closed. Did this many times as a student when the budget 
was very, very low.
Alternatively throw away and buy a new one.

Kees Oudesluijs


STOCKLAND at aol.com schreef:
> Fellows, here is a real puzzle.  Tried starting my BJ8 a couple of  weeks ago 
> and after cranking several times, the starter quit working.  The  solenoid 
> would click but the starter would not turn over.  Removed the  starter and took 
> it to a rebuilder and after inspection and cleaning was told  the starter was 
> OK.  Reinstalled it and cranked it a few times when it  happened again.  
> Solenoid worked but the starter refused to turn.   Thought maybe the solenoid was 
> bad so I shorted between the outside  solenoid poles and sparks flew.  It is 
> though the starter is shorted  or something.  Question is if the solenoid is 
> bad, why would the  reinstalled starter work for a while then stop?  What would 
> cause the  starter to turn over for a while then refuse to turn and act as if 
> there is a  short?  I am really frustrated and sure could use your advice.
>  
> Thanks in advance.
>  
> Jon
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