Subject: RE: ambo starter problem.
Author: Charlie Mullendore
Date: Aug 27, 2003, 6:37 PM
Post ID: 1714309939
Hi Greg,
The brushes may be worn, the brush springs too weak, the commutator
dirty or all of the above. Remove the two 8mm nuts that hold the end cap
on the starter. Note how everything goes together as you pull the end
cap off. Probably lots of dust inside from brush and commutator wear.
Use electrical contact cleaner or other solvent to remove the dust from
the brush holder assy. and commutator (round copper piece in the
center). Try not to get too much into the central part of the starter.
Check the brushes to see if they slide freely in their slots and have
some tension against the commutator. If they don't slide - clean more,
no tension - it may be best to let a starter shop have a look unless you
are confident in your ability to replace the brushes and springs. If
they do slide, have tension and everything is clean you can reassemble
and see if you have better results than before. Before reassembly,
polish the shaft where it goes into the end cap with some Scotchbrite or
fine emery paper, then clean and lightly grease it. If you have a
Premier shop manual, they have blow-ups of the starter and a
troubleshooting guide. Hope this helps!
Charlie
gr-@tonedeaftouring.com wrote:
| so, my 71 ambassador with a marelli starter just died - i think.. here's the what i've tested starter just clicks... i took starter switch apart and jumpered start wires, same click. ran new ground from battery to starter battery fully charged bypass starter switch, jumper starter, still just clicks remove starter, press starter - the starter drive gear comes up, but no spin. is there anything else i can do without buying a new one, or getting this one rebuilt? |