<VV> Starter keeps cranking

[Doug Mackintosh]

Like you said, long shot but possible. My next step is to swap out the starter to see if that fixes it. I can also check the armature bushing slop on the problem starter when I do. 
I will keep everyone posted and let you know when (if) I ever figure it out!
<<Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2021 09:00:25 -0400
From: "tony.." <tony.underwood at cox.net>
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Subject: Re: <VV> Starter keeps cranking
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On 6/26/2021 9:11 AM, Doug Mackintosh via VirtualVairs wrote:
> Yes, that is correct Frank. Regular factory setup. Still have the problem.

I know this is a long shot, but could the starter bushings be worn,
allowing the armature (along with the bendix drive) to shift enough to
bind up the bendix engagement fork and not allow the solenoid to
release?? There's not a lot else left to cause such an issue.


I had a starter do this once, swapped out the nose and it didn't do it
again.? Of course I could have inadvertently "fixed" something else
without my dumb ass knowing I'd done it, simply by taking it apart and
putting it back together.


I do that a lot when something won't work right and I don't know why...


tony..>>



-- Doug Mackintosh Corsa member since 1996 Corsa/NC member since 1996, Virtual Vairs member Corvair owner 1969-1971 and 1996-on