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Jack Frisch Samba Member
Joined: August 12, 2003 Posts: 743 Location: NY
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Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:03 pm Post subject: Rebuilt 6 Volt Starter trouble.. |
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Any one ever install a starter that ran rough, loud?
I had my mechanic install a rebuilt starter I ordered at ebay and I have nothing but problems.
A great running car now reduced to not starting at all or now, as of this morning just a click when turning the key.
My mechanic even ran a thicker guage wire from the ignition to the starter, in his experience he ha sseen wher ethis helps a 6 volt car alot.
and I got a new negative cable, the cable that runs from the battery to the car's frame under the rear seat.
My old starter ran so quiet and smooth when turning the ignition key. This new one is loud and makes a rough dry grinding. I'm so unhappy with it.
My old starter acted up a few weekends ago and I ended up tapping it with a rubber mallet and fixed it. I thought getting a new starter was the right thing to do.
I am going tonow change the ignition switch?
I think if i return the start I will ordered the one form wolfsbrug west.
Yes, the one i got from ebay is a rebuilt bosch
Jack _________________ 1958 Beetle orig. 6 volt 36 hp engine, body & pan, Black w/red/off white inter., Orig. VW wood roof rack and orig. rear luggage rack.
1967 13 Window Walk-thru Deluxe Bus, stock 1500 engine, Titan Red/Grey, Platinum Mesh interior, orig. & stock
1966 GT350H Shelby Orig. low mileage car
2002 PT Cruiser Limited Edition, stock, auto, loaded |
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shano63 Samba Member
Joined: October 06, 2006 Posts: 3596 Location: Stormville NY
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Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 3:24 pm Post subject: |
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I don't think it would be the switch if this never happened with your old starter. Sound's like you have a bum starter but before you ditch it have it tested. Autozone?? might be able to help. I bought a rebuilt from WW along with a generator, a bit pricey but worth it. Chris _________________ 63 T1 Ragtop Gulf Blue
08 Civic 5spd
22 Wrangler 6spd
78 F250 4x4 4spd
Chris
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drscope Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2007 Posts: 15273 Location: Baltimore, Maryland USA
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Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 6:32 am Post subject: |
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An old guy that used to hang around always said the definition of rebuild was "USED!"
And you bought it off e-bay where everybody goes to dump their junk.
Where is your original starter? If you still have it, open it up and replace the brushes. It will probably give you several more years of good service. _________________ Mother Nature is a Mean Evil Bitch! |
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