Posted by sneezy on August 21, 2008, 8:00 pm, in reply to "Re: starter motor..."
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Thanks Pete and Ned, I really should just get it out and take the solenoid apart....it's the culprit at the moment. My solenoid has 2 spade connectors on it...1 is from the ignition and the other seems to go from the solenoid to the coil....is this one needed as several years ago on a trip to NZ I bought a solenoid kit which includes the cap etc. The new cap doesn't have the small spade connector on it. Perhaps I have the wrong bit or wonder if it's not necessary. I spose the easy thing to do is remove/disconnect it and see what happens...if the truck burns to the ground I wouldn't be that worried....I'll have a can of petrol to try and put it out if needed...... regards sneezy --Previous Message-- : G`day sneezy , : : Yep , physically bolt up the same . : : There could be a difference in how the 2 are : wired as in the number of wires but i`m sure : that won`t be a problem for you . : : If you`re looking at new the following : doesn`t apply and will be a waste of space . : : One thing i`d suggests is that the newer : smaller type starters hit alot harder that : the older large type . : The older type are more forgiving if there : is a bit of bearing/bush and tooth wear as : in when they make the initial mesh of the : teeth they are gentler in the process and : allow the teeth to fully mesh before any : great pressure is applied . : : The newer type have a better ability for the : pinion gear to try to climb up over the ring : gear teeth and depending on the brand of : starter can break the nose off the starter : or break or squish teeth . : : All i`m really saying is if you use a : secondhand starter it is worth the time to : check the pinion gear/tooth wear and the : front bush/bearing wear and don`t just take : the word of the seller . : : Cheers : : Pete : : : : --Previous Message-- : will a series 1 disco starter motor fit an : old : 83 rangie without any mods? : : : : :