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starter problems
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 7:19 pm
by circleburner12
the starter has been tested, installed on an new engine but the starter seems to drag enough to where it's not turning the motor fast enough to start. also the starter get pretty warm and smoke comes from the nose.
do i have a ground problem?? thxs
Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 10:44 pm
by wesk
If the starter was properly tested IAW the manual and passed both RPM and stall test and passed a quality internal inspection then I would suggest your newly assembled engine is way to tight. However a missing ground strap at the right front engine mount could raise the resistance high enough to cause your symptoms.
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 2:54 pm
by circleburner12
wesk, i have no idea how the starter was tested!. all i knw is he said it test ok. i can almost garantee the motor was put together correct by bthe manual. im tested it again tonite, wish me luck!!. thxs
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 5:14 pm
by LeeMN
X2 what WES SAID, Do you have a ground from frame to engine?
Lee
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 5:40 pm
by circleburner12
lee, yep it has a ground mounted to the frame. thxs