<VV> Frustrating Weekend/ Starter

[Ron]

Yup!  Very good idea - worn starter bearings.

RonH
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Smitty Smith" <vairologist at verizon.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 7:25 PM
Subject: <VV> Frustrating Weekend/ Starter


> Smitty Says:  A starter with worn bearings or one with a bent shaft will 
> spin fine without a load but struggle when trying to turn an engine.  The 
> armature will clear the static poles OK when no load but will be close 
> enough to the static poles that when under load  the magnatism will snatch 
> the armature up against the poles.  The effective magnatism at contact 
> creating a mechanical drag can stall the motor out.  Not saying this is 
> your problem but it needs considering.
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