Forum:
I have had so much help sorting out my Fourtrak problems with the shared wisdom of forum users, I thought I would chance my arm again.
I have had my faithful TDL but was shocked in the summer when it failed it's MOT due to chassis rust. I persuaded my less than keen husband to let me get the welding done but in view of the cost & time involved I agreed to get another vehicle in the meantime to keep me mobile. The temporary replacement TDX immediately developed a starter motor problem which was resolved by cannibalizing the one off my TDL.
So now I need another starter motor but I felt sure I had read somewhere that it is often just a cheap component that can be stripped down & replaced rather than buying
a complete new starter motor. My save my TDL project is in danger of becoming an unjustifiable expense so if anyone has any suggestions about a starter motor repair or indeed someone you could recommend in Kent who could be able to do a 1st class welding job at a reasonable price, I would be incredibly grateful.
starter motor
take the selenoid apart and clean the contact places with some grinding paper and after that it vill probably work again just take two jumperwires from a battery and test it plus cable to the big conection and minus to the chassie of thr starter and then take a schrewdriver or something like that between the plus and the little conection just behind the plus conection and then it should run if it is ok
Thanks for that - I had a
Thanks for that - I had a feeling I had seen it said that in many cases the starter motors can be brought back to life! I shall guve it a go.
sneezycook
Its not usually the solonoid,
Its not usually the solonoid, its the brushes, these can be obtained from an auto electrician for under a tenner. Strip the starter and you will see them in their carrier, remove the carrier and fit the new brushes, clean the commutator which is the grooved copper lump they press onto with very fine sandpaper. Clean with a little electrical cleaner and carefully scrape out the grooves in the commutator, then reassemble. Do the solonoid at the same time just to be sure.
Sorted
We were really lucky as the sandpaper did the trick although I will remember your comments in case it plays up again. My husband is now a dab hand at taking off & refitting Fourtrak starter motors so it won't seem so daunting should there be a next time.
Now we have to get on with the other welding & repairs so I may have yet more questions.
Thanks so much for the advice, it is much appreciated.
sneezycook
Sorted
We were really lucky as the sandpaper did the trick although I will remember your comments in case it plays up again. My husband is now a dab hand at taking off & refitting Fourtrak starter motors so it won't seem so daunting should there be a next time.
Now we have to get on with the other welding & repairs so I may have yet more questions.
Thanks so much for the advice, it is much appreciated.
sneezycook