| Starter Problem ?? [message #183432] |
Thu, 06 September 2012 19:55  |
Jerry Hartley
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Registered: May 2004
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I appreciate the advice I received when I recently asked about replacing my ignition switch. After much reading and checking I don't think the problem is with the switch. Now I'm beginning to think the problem is not with the starter either.
Recap - Over the past few months my 76 Royale starter has been "clicking" occasionally when I turned the key to "Start". Always eventually started after tightening the nut on the solenoid and/or holding my mouth just right.
A few days ago I was unable to get past the "click" each time I turned the key to "Start".
Over the past few days I have:
Replaced a bad chassis battery courtesy of Walmart. Under warrranty, no charge, no hassle, no complaints. Still "clicks".
Original ground was daisy chained to the house battery negative battery post. Installed a new dedicated chassis battery ground cable. Still "clicks".
Used a screw driver to jump the two posts on the solenoid. Does not crank. Just sparks and "clicks".
Removed the starter and had it checked at the local auto parts store. They said it checked "Good". Reinstalled starter. Still "Clicks".
Used jumper cable to directly connect the negative battery post to the starter housing. Still "clicks".
Used jumper cable to connect the positive battery post to the positive bolt on the solenoid. Still "clicks".
Removed starter and used jumper cable to check starter. Appears to operate correctly. Runs smoothly. Gear moves out and back when starter starts and stops. Reinstalled starter. Still "clicks".
GMC was running normally when I moved it to my driveway 2 weeks ago. Checked the oil (Mobil1). It is clear, clean and full.
I guess I should check to see if I can turn the motor by hand. I don't know how it could have seized while sitting in my driveway for two weeks but I'm running out of things to check.
I would appreciate any and all advice on anything more to check and how to turn the motor by hand.
Thanks to all.
Jerry Hartley
Sequim, WA
1976 Royale
1977 Birchaven Cad500
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