Simple: Clean your battery terminals, re tighten engine ground straps.
On 2/8/09, STOCKLAND@aol.com <STOCKLAND@aol.com> wrote:
> Fellows, here is a real puzzle. Tried starting my BJ8 a couple of weeks
> ago
> and after cranking several times, the starter quit working. The solenoid
> would click but the starter would not turn over. Removed the starter and
> took
> it to a rebuilder and after inspection and cleaning was told the starter
> was
> OK. Reinstalled it and cranked it a few times when it happened again.
> Solenoid worked but the starter refused to turn. Thought maybe the
> solenoid was
> bad so I shorted between the outside solenoid poles and sparks flew. It is
> though the starter is shorted or something. Question is if the solenoid is
> bad, why would the reinstalled starter work for a while then stop? What
> would
> cause the starter to turn over for a while then refuse to turn and act as
> if
> there is a short? I am really frustrated and sure could use your advice.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Jon
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