O’Reilly’s said my starter is good, but this shouldn’t be sticking out like that should it?
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'86 Jimmy 4in Lift, 40’s, tons, 8.1 Swap- 700r4 said PNNNNN
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This is not a dedicated trail rig, but does trailer to the destination usually. I am currently in the planning phase of doing a 52/56" spring swap, and getting back to being more road worthy.
that ain't right. Is it stuck on the flywheel? Needs to be spaced?
No it sticks out all the time.
It's stuck in the "out" position, and Oreilly's said it was good?
Good starters don't get stuck in either position.
Tap it back in with a hammer and see if it gets stuck out again. Might get lucky......
beags86
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What the heck did O'Reilly's test? Lol.
Looks like the plunger in the starter is f'ed up.
Looks like the plunger in the starter is f'ed up.
But that won’t help the slow cranking if that’s what it is, right?
It might if the throwout mechanism is mechanically binding (this causes drag on the rotor). Otherwise, probably not.
Do you have the ability to measure voltage at the inlet to the motor? Or just at the inlet to the solenoid? It would be nice to test for a failing solenoid vs. a failing motor winding.
I assume it spun freely at Oreilly's?
I assume it spun freely at Oreilly's?
I have a volt meter. I’ll see if someone can crank while I test it.
I asked because some starters don't leave that lug exposed. Not sure how yours is set up.
So while cranking, the terminal for the solenoid reads 2.5 volts.
beags86
Eastbound and Down
I would say that's a problem.
Yeah, not sure what O’Reilly’s was testing.
dirty little whore. The upskirt shot looks sexy though.
Did you watch them test it?
I did not. They do the testing in the back now. I should have asked for them to print off the report.
Pretty sure now testing is irrelevant as it looks like you found the issue at 2.5v. If the cable has battery voltage at the end at the starter you need a starter.
I measured 12.7 volts at the end of the cable at the starter.
Bingo!
Yeah if it's cranking slow and drawing a good battery down to 2.5V while cranking either it is failed and has internal issues or your engine is almost seized up and just taking that much juice to slowly spin it over. I'd do a new starter for sure.
