Starter solenoid??????
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Starter solenoid??????
Tried to wake up the '68 after its winter slumber.
Got in and cranked it up, no problem with the battery. After cranking for about 15 seconds I turned the key off to give the starter a breather, but it kept turning.
I pulled the negative battery cable off, put it back on and it was quiet. Tried to start again and the same thing happened.
Time for a solenoid????
Got in and cranked it up, no problem with the battery. After cranking for about 15 seconds I turned the key off to give the starter a breather, but it kept turning.
I pulled the negative battery cable off, put it back on and it was quiet. Tried to start again and the same thing happened.
Time for a solenoid????
Safety Car
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From: Lakeland Florida
It sure sounds like it. The starter solenoid maybe sticking and not de-energizing. Good thing you can get to the battery quickly to disconnect the power. I installed a on/off safety switch for these type of emergency power issues.
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kdf
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From: Crossville TN
Either the starter solenoid is not releasing when de-energized OR the Bendix drive on the starter shaft is not releasing. Either way, you have to drop the starter & solenoid to affect a repair. And, I suggest that you replace both while you are at it. You also will want to check and/or replace the brushes in the starter motor. There is no need to replace the entire starter motor unless you just don't want the work involved.
