I recently performed a similar test using thin (much thinner than standard
wiring) jumper leads and got a bit of a crack and a small spark but the
motor spun just fine, as well as the pinion gear moving forward. I would
suspect a motor problem in your case. Can you turn it by hand? Does it do
it in another position of the rotor? Some motors have an exposed copper
link between solenoid and motor which would allow you to power the motor on
its own, other have a sealed link which does not, easily.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jason B Lonon <j_lonon@lycos.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 10:59 PM
Subject: starter motor test - result
> I applied 12 volts to the large terminal and to the small solenoid
terminal, and then touched ground to the outer casing. I got a shower of
sparks and the plunger shot outwards, but no spinning. I take it this means
there something wrong in the motor. Am I correct?
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