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07-02-2012, 05:58 AM | #1 |
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Sticking starter swtich
The contact in the starter switch sometimes seems to weld itself to the button on the motor. Any suggestions?
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07-02-2012, 07:07 AM | #2 |
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Re: Sticking starter swtich
I dissassemble the switch and resurface the contact points. If the bronze plate has any cracks at the bolt hole, discard that part. Gar Williams
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07-02-2012, 07:28 AM | #3 |
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Re: Sticking starter swtich
What Gar said above, also I had good results from bending the spring contact slightly "away" from the stud on the starter.
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07-02-2012, 02:27 PM | #4 |
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Re: Sticking starter swtich
I've done the same thing as Sparky said. The spring seems to get weaker over time, and now and then needs to be bent back a little.
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07-02-2012, 02:41 PM | #5 |
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Re: Sticking starter swtich
I've added a small section of rubber hose under the copper (I have a repro switch) contact spring in order to give it a more of a push upward when released.
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07-03-2012, 10:46 AM | #6 |
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07-03-2012, 05:24 PM | #7 |
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Re: Sticking starter swtich
Had the same problem on my Dad's Coupe, we decided to get rid of the floor switch and wire in a button/solenoid........it was a huge improvement.
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07-04-2012, 10:32 PM | #8 |
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Re: Sticking starter swtich
Also make sure the starter is in good shape & not drawing to much current.Also if starter,switch and wiring are up to snuff,no solenoid needed.
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07-05-2012, 08:09 PM | #9 |
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Re: Sticking starter swtich
I did what Will N did and it works great.
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07-05-2012, 08:27 PM | #10 |
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Re: Sticking starter swtich
Some of the cheapo repro starter switches have bronze or poor grade of copper for the contact arm. This will heat up and lose its springeness.
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07-05-2012, 10:06 PM | #11 |
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Re: Sticking starter swtich
"This will heat up and lose its springiness." This will also happen if the starter is engaged for long periods trying to start a stubborn motor or one that needs service
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