[Shop-talk] Starter problems

[Benjamin Zwissler]

Excessive heat is a major cause of starter failure.  To limit warranty
we put a software feature in our engine controllers to limit the time
you can crank within a given time period.  This avoids overtemping the
starter.  Changing the exhaust or removing heat shields could also
raise the temps the starter sees.

Beyond heat, vibration can be an issue, too.  That's mostly a design
issue, but again if there's been any mods to the truck (engine mounts,
calibration changes, etc.) that could cause a higher vibration profile
at the starter.

Ben.....

On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 2:28 PM, Jim Franklin <jamesf at groupwbench.org> wrote:
> On Jan 9, 2015, at 2:08 PM, eric at megageek.com wrote:
>
>> But, is there anything I can tell him to help him not burn through them as
>> quickly?
>
> The solenoid is part of the replacement right?
>
> There could be low voltage causing it to overheat. Does it crank normally?
> Might check/upgrade the cables, especially engine to body ground cable.
>
> Could also be something serious like  mis-drilled starter holes, causing a
> gear misalignment and extra load, or maybe the starter needs to be shimmed a
> bit.  Do you know what the failure mode was?
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