STARTER question for anyone........
STARTER question for anyone........ My "starter motor" is my factory original, 12 years old. I just put a very powerful brand new AC Delco battery in about 3 weeks ago. The old battery I had was draining and leaking acid, it was 6 years old.
Cold engine...it starts perfectly like a monster. Everything electrical runs perfectly even at night, a/c on, 1,000 watt stereo and 12" woofer hitting. No problems at all there.
After engine is warmed up......the starter will struggle to start a little bit. Not terrible, but its definitely a little struggle for a split second, then it turns over strong and starts.
QUESTION is:
Does a starter just FAIL. OR....do starters slowly start to fail and get weaker and weaker over time. I'll just go get a new one before I get stuck somewhere if thats the case.
.
Cold engine...it starts perfectly like a monster. Everything electrical runs perfectly even at night, a/c on, 1,000 watt stereo and 12" woofer hitting. No problems at all there.
After engine is warmed up......the starter will struggle to start a little bit. Not terrible, but its definitely a little struggle for a split second, then it turns over strong and starts.
QUESTION is:
Does a starter just FAIL. OR....do starters slowly start to fail and get weaker and weaker over time. I'll just go get a new one before I get stuck somewhere if thats the case.
.
TECH Addict
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 2,012
Likes: 0
From: Tulsa, OK
The normal failure mode with the motor is worn armature bushings (bronze) or worn brushes, both of which take time.
If you have access to parts and a small lathe (to turn the commutator) you can rebuild it yourself. The bushings and brushes used to be available from NAPA. In your case, it sounds like the armature is starting to drag on the field coils. This would indicate bad bushings.
If you have access to parts and a small lathe (to turn the commutator) you can rebuild it yourself. The bushings and brushes used to be available from NAPA. In your case, it sounds like the armature is starting to drag on the field coils. This would indicate bad bushings.
The normal failure mode with the motor is worn armature bushings (bronze) or worn brushes, both of which take time.
If you have access to parts and a small lathe (to turn the commutator) you can rebuild it yourself. The bushings and brushes used to be available from NAPA. In your case, it sounds like the armature is starting to drag on the field coils. This would indicate bad bushings.
If you have access to parts and a small lathe (to turn the commutator) you can rebuild it yourself. The bushings and brushes used to be available from NAPA. In your case, it sounds like the armature is starting to drag on the field coils. This would indicate bad bushings.
What would it cost approx to have a shop rebuild it?
I can get a brand new AC Delco from the dealership for $315 THATS CRAZY
AC Delco reman for $167.00 from www.rockauto.com
.
TECH Addict
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 2,012
Likes: 0
From: Tulsa, OK
I really don't have the tools to do anything. I guess I could take it to a starter shop and let them do it.
What would it cost approx to have a shop rebuild it?
I can get a brand new AC Delco from the dealership for $315 THATS CRAZY
AC Delco reman for $167.00 from www.rockauto.com
.
What would it cost approx to have a shop rebuild it?
I can get a brand new AC Delco from the dealership for $315 THATS CRAZY
AC Delco reman for $167.00 from www.rockauto.com
.
Yeah, I'm just gonna get the AC Delco "reman". They are remaned at GM so they are good as brand new, according to my friend that works in parts at the dealer.
Drop the old one, put the new one in. Be done with it.
.
Drop the old one, put the new one in. Be done with it.
.
Trending Topics
.
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power
Verdad Gallardo
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die
Verdad Gallardo
TECH Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 734
Likes: 0
From: south jersey. again
I really don't have the tools to do anything. I guess I could take it to a starter shop and let them do it.
What would it cost approx to have a shop rebuild it?
I can get a brand new AC Delco from the dealership for $315 THATS CRAZY
AC Delco reman for $167.00 from www.rockauto.com
.
What would it cost approx to have a shop rebuild it?
I can get a brand new AC Delco from the dealership for $315 THATS CRAZY
AC Delco reman for $167.00 from www.rockauto.com
.