<VV> Starter keeps cranking

[Frank DuVal]

I agree. Change starter for next test. 

Frank DuVal

> On Jun 27, 2021, at 3:22 PM, Doug Mackintosh via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org> wrote:
> 
> 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>
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> 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
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