Have you tried giving the engine crank shaft a bit of a turn? Could be the
pinion gear on the starter is hitting between teeth on the flywheel.
Something like that would make it go thunk .
Philip
At 07:16 PM 8/9/2008, you wrote:
OK here's an update.. Thanks everyone for your input. The problem is not
solved yet, but there is progress..
I did some diagnostics, and was able to make the started spin without
engaging the motor, by by-passing the solenoid. This gave me confidence
that the solenoid was faulty, causing the clicking.
I bought an AC-Delco solenoid that looks identical in size and shape
from an auto parts store in the nearby town, and installed it.
With the new solenoid, the starter now spins with a loud whirring noise,
but does not engage with the motor.
Any comments/tips/trick/suggestions before I order an new starter via
Fedex on Monday?
"Be the change you want to see"
Philip & Marilyn Lange
AE4OV & KD4JRC,
ORYOKI
Witness 35 Catamaran
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