Re: Stus-List starter or wire connection

Hi,   If the soleonid moves but motor does not turn it may well be the solenoid itself, assuming all high amperage connexions are clean and tight . When this happens and a screwdriver between the 2 + posts make it work  then it is the connexion between the 2 posts inside the solenoid. beware

Re: Stus-List Starter or wire connection

Bo As stated earlier, corrosion is our enemy. You state that you usually need to turn the key a couple of times - not familiar with your model, mine has a key that simply turns on the ignition circuit and a push button that energizes the starter solenoid. Yanmar keys are very poor pieces of

Re: Stus-List starter or wire connection

I had the same problem about 5 years ago! After 40 or so years, it’s usually corrosion on terminals or untined original wiring! Check and clean the ground connection (usually on one of the transmission casing bolts on the back of the gearbox). After all these years, it may be prudent to change

Re: Stus-List starter or wire connection

I agree, clean the terminals first, it’s worked for me on cars a couple times. A lot easier than replacing starter motors if it works. Tom S Usually corrosion is the culprit. Clean the terminals on the starter wires. On Fri, Jul 3, 2020, 14:22 General Gao via CnC-List wrote: Hi

Re: Stus-List starter or wire connection

Check the battery terminals as well for corrosion and the condition of the battery. Ron Wild Cheri C 30-1 STL On Friday, July 3, 2020, 01:50:35 PM CDT, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: Is it a Yanmar?  If so, try running a temporary dedicated wire from the "I" connection on the ignition

Re: Stus-List starter or wire connection

thanks for the kind suggestions. the engine is a universal 3 cylinder diesel. I will see if I can at least take a look at the wires. On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 2:50 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote: > Is it a Yanmar? If so, try running a temporary dedicated wire from the > "I" connection on the

Re: Stus-List starter or wire connection

Is it a Yanmar? If so, try running a temporary dedicated wire from the "I" connection on the ignition switch or the positive side of the starter button to the solenoid. If it starts strongly, make the wire permanent bypassing the harness near the engine. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83

Re: Stus-List starter or wire connection

Hitting electric motors often results in broken magnets inside the motor and then more problems. I would pull the starter and have it bench tested. Likely you will find some crunchy/corroded wiring in the process. ___ Thanks everyone for supporting

Re: Stus-List starter or wire connection

Usually corrosion is the culprit. Clean the terminals on the starter wires. On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 2:31 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Get a second person to help. While they are attempting to start, you can > be down below giving the starter a love tap with a

Re: Stus-List starter or wire connection

Get a second person to help. While they are attempting to start, you can be down below giving the starter a love tap with a heavy implement. If it starts then you probably need to rebuild the starter. Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C 37+ Solomons, MD On Fri, Jul 3, 2020, 14:22 General Gao via

Stus-List starter or wire connection

Hi everyone, I usually have to turn the key a few times for the starter to actually rotate. I can hear the solenoid clicking even when the starter does not turn. Would this indicate it is just a wire or connector issue? Or a starter issue? Or if further investigation needed, what should be