Starter Sealant
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I responded to an "OLD WEBPAGE" that didn't have the last two posts by Joe C and Tom400CFI at the time BUT I'm certainly interested.
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although, i'm still curious about the sealant, and that manual!
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The age of the question doesn't affect the subject matter. I'm very curious to know what this is about...
The only thing I can think of is between the starter and the engine block to prevent corrosion from creating a voltage drop. The starter is grounded through the block, so this is important because of the amount of current involved. (Lots of current) x (resistance) = lots of voltage drop -- not what we want.
The only thing I can think of is between the starter and the engine block to prevent corrosion from creating a voltage drop. The starter is grounded through the block, so this is important because of the amount of current involved. (Lots of current) x (resistance) = lots of voltage drop -- not what we want.
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- however at this point, we need the OP in the mix for this to continue, otherwise, we're all just second guessing. right now, most of us never heard of the sealant the OP's referring to, and we're curious as to what (service) manual. other than that, it's just forum chit-chat. I did send the OP a PM - 
BTW Cliff - I did read this once -
a resistance of .05 ohms will cause a 10v drop at the starter
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Also curious. from a watercraft site:
I like to seal my starter motors with 1211 silicone sealant at all junctions. Just for a little extra water protection and I always put a good bead of silicone around the front of the unit where it goes into the case to protect both the starter and the stator.
Perhaps his PWC manual was consulted.
I like to seal my starter motors with 1211 silicone sealant at all junctions. Just for a little extra water protection and I always put a good bead of silicone around the front of the unit where it goes into the case to protect both the starter and the stator.
Perhaps his PWC manual was consulted.
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Also curious. from a watercraft site:
I like to seal my starter motors with 1211 silicone sealant at all junctions. Just for a little extra water protection and I always put a good bead of silicone around the front of the unit where it goes into the case to protect both the starter and the stator.
Perhaps his PWC manual was consulted.
I like to seal my starter motors with 1211 silicone sealant at all junctions. Just for a little extra water protection and I always put a good bead of silicone around the front of the unit where it goes into the case to protect both the starter and the stator.
Perhaps his PWC manual was consulted.
I considered a marine application also and YES for marine applications there are recommended sealing of various components when assembled. The OP hasn't posted since '04 it looked like and all were C4 in nature BUT that doesn't mean that he didn't/wasn't referencing a marine install.
A friend did generally two or three starter builds a year back in '77 & '78 for his jet and a V-drive. Sealing solutions were available but of course without the Internet sourcing was an issue. We used "something". What? 35 years later I have no idea.
Starter motors were simple then, no choices, just a big ole heavy Remy with I believe 2 solenoids. We used remote solenoids an nearly all big-block applications then for motor-homes and hot-rod applications.
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gawd, I've REALLY got to pay more attention to the thread dates and the OP's last activity. seems our boy started this thread in 2004 - for some reason I was thinking april of this year - - his last activity was in 2006 - again, for some friggin' reason I was thinking august of this year - most likely the OP is long gone, and my PM to him most likely will go unanswered!
should have read Hot Rod Roy's post a little closer -
- DEAD!
- his last activity was in 2006 - again, for some friggin' reason I was thinking august of this year - most likely the OP is long gone, and my PM to him most likely will go unanswered! should have read Hot Rod Roy's post a little closer -
This original question was posted April '04, and TRWSD90 hasn't been here since Aug. '06. I think we can call this a dead thread!
- DEAD!