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Dave O

06-08-2018 11:50 AM

Starter Issue

On several occasions my starter has kept turning after the engine starts and bendix releases. What could be causing this? I'm still on the original 6 volt system.

Dave O

06-08-2018 03:46 PM

Re: Starter Issue

Anybody ever have this problem where the starter motor keeps running after the engine starts?

Big hammer

06-08-2018 04:29 PM

Re: Starter Issue

Starter switch is sticking, remove and clean the contacts!

Dave O

06-08-2018 04:47 PM

Re: Starter Issue

Sounds right. I'll check it out. Thanks!

jax55

06-08-2018 06:34 PM

Re: Starter Issue

Check the battery as well. A weak battery can cause sticking contacts as well.

Tom Wesenberg

06-08-2018 07:19 PM

Re: Starter Issue

Also check alignment of the push rod, as some of the repro switches don't exactly line up, and the rod will bind.

Dave O

06-08-2018 09:02 PM

Re: Starter Issue

Thanks for all the input!

BILL WILLIAMSON

06-09-2018 07:45 AM

Re: Starter Issue

ALWAYS push the starter FIRM & HARD, to lessen the chance of ARCING & "welding" the contacts together. ADD this to your FULL Sheet list of "HOW TO START YOUR DAMNED MODEL A"----"Maybe" thet's why CROOKS didn't use Model As????
Bill Stomper

Ray in La Mesa

06-09-2018 08:00 AM

Re: Starter Issue

Once you have the starter switch off, check to see if the bronze contact strip is not catching on the cardboard insulation on the sides.

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