[Healeys] Starter Problems BJ8

[Skip Saunders]

Sometimes the brushes in the starter motor hang up just off of the
armature.... If you rap on the outside case of the starter with a hammer, it
can dislodge the brushes and you'll be able to start the motor.... however,
if dust from the brushes is clogging the channel where the brushes ride it
will happen again.  The brushes are spring loaded to keep pressure on the
armature...however, dust from worn brushes can fill up the channel and cause
the symptoms you describe.... the fix is to remove the starter, open it, and
clean out the area where the brushes are located... then reinstall the
brushes and all should be well...

-skip-


-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of STOCKLAND at aol.com
Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 1:32 PM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: [Healeys] Starter Problems BJ8

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