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Dodgy New Starter Motor

andy symons

In Second Gear
Hi all

Just shelled out for a brand new start motor for my lazy pertol SWB from one of the big mail order firms. The starter motor wasn't packaged that well and when I unwrapped it - the main terminal seemed somewhat woobly. As it was a brand new one, I thought I might just as well give it a whirl.

After fixing it up - looks like the starter motor is knackered. I have definately not over-tightened the main screw as advised, but should have sent it straight back as they probably will not exchange it now.

Has anybody else had a similar problem / experience with starter motors? Pretty hacked-off losing a hundred quid - although they said a technical bloke would call me back.

Interested in any stories / helpful suggestions

Cheers

Simmo
 
Is yours the type with the solenoid on the it? If so, the solenoid is available as a seperate item, but will set you back about £30 and can be a DIY job.
Just because your new starter has been fitted doesn't mean it's no longer under guarantee. Your statutory rights still apply, and as long as you didn't damage it when fitting - you are still entitled to your money back or a replacement item.
 
Out of interest, what was wrong with your old starter? I changed my starter motor as my lightweight was really slow at turning over...it sort of wound it's self up to a speed at which it would start. It was not the starter but the solenoid which was the problem. Changed the starter for no reason in the end.
 
The solenoid only does two things - engage the starter bendix with the flywheel ring gear, and connect the current directly from the battery to the starter main body. Slow turning of the starter is generally attributed to other things, such as motor brushes.
 
Cheers

Thanks for the replies

The strater is not one with the solenoid on it - it is a 1982 model. The problem is my landy wouldn't start - I state the obvious, all you could hear was a click when turning the key. Renewed battery & cleaned connectors etc - so think it is the starter.

Spoke to the technical bloke from paddocks - who seemed pretty insistant that I had over-tightened the main terminal. I told him that as I had only did by hand - this was not the case. In the end - I don't think that they are gonna take my word for it.

Have sent it back (a mer tenner) & wait for them to try sell me another one. Has had anyone else had problems with the new Brtipart starter motors - me thinks that I should have gone for a recon unit.

Will let you know how it goes.

Simmo
 
I do remember having a bit of bother with the main terminal on my starter motor on my ser 3.Like yours it is an inertia type starter and I had problems trying to get the main terminal insulated from starter body.The original insulator was aged ,cracked and burnt.This part cost me 20p from a local auto electrician and after giving the motor a good clean and refitting this small plastic/nylon insulator I've had no more problems. So far anyway! :rolleyes:
 
The solenoid only does two things - engage the starter bendix with the flywheel ring gear, and connect the current directly from the battery to the starter main body. Slow turning of the starter is generally attributed to other things, such as motor brushes.

Very true, but it's the amount of amps that is being drawn by the solenoid and what is getting to the starter motor. That was what my problem was. I have had the same fault on 12 and 24 volt Lucas Solenoids which are not only used on the series Landrover, but are still used in more modern applications. And they cost less than a starter motor.....which is the last thing i would change and only after checking everything else.
 
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