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08-14-2010, 05:47 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: U.P. Michigan
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Is this starter worth fixing?
I've been having issues with my starter for a couple years. Last yer I took it off the cart and cleaned everything up, but couldn't get brushes locally and be the time I ordered them and they came in the cart was back together and running fine. Last week the cart started acting up again by only clicking, not starting the engine. The problem was getting more frequent and happening every couple holes, and when it did I had to pop the seat and smack it with an iron to get it working again. Here are pics of the brushes and armature. I have a set of brushes, but is the armature worth trying to dress up and use?
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08-14-2010, 07:44 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Reddick IL
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Re: Is this starter worth fixing?
Bersh it should be a requirement to post location in post or header.
A good generator rebuilder can turn that down and you will get more life from it. |
08-14-2010, 08:15 PM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: U.P. Michigan
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Re: Is this starter worth fixing?
Sorry, just updated my profile. I'm in Houghton, Michigan. We don't have any local shops to service these to that extent, so I'd be stuck sending it out somewhere. From what I've seen online, a new armature would cost more than a new starter on ebay. It's pretty worn, so I'm not sure how much more it could be turned down as that groove is probably 3/32" deep, if not a touch more.
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08-14-2010, 08:33 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Reddick IL
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Re: Is this starter worth fixing?
Hey i have raced in Houghton thats not the rear end of the world
Copper city is. Chech with your largest parts store in your area. |
08-14-2010, 08:45 PM | #5 |
nimda
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Re: Is this starter worth fixing?
You might be able to save it...take it to a motor/alternator shop and see what they can do. If the guy chucks it in a lathe or drill press and uses emory cloth on it instead of cutting it RUN to another re-builder.
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08-14-2010, 08:51 PM | #6 |
Sometime's............
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Tacoma Washington
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Re: Is this starter worth fixing?
I don't say this much, but WOW! That armature comutator end is worn out. I can't remember seeing one that worn. Useually when the brushes wear or stick, you get a "arched/damaged" comutator between the segments. Those are aftermarket brushes and very worn, the armature can't be turned at that stage, either buy a starter/generator complete or buy a new armature and new brushes. Thanks for the pictures, it really helps.
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