[Shotimes] Turn Key, Engine No Go

[Barry Hayes]

Yep starters do go just like that. I one started out on a trip, drove
100 miles on the interstate, went into the rest area for a pit stop and
when I came out NO START! No warning, no clue. Fortunatly you can push
start an mtx. When I got home and pulled the starter the rebuild shop
found the brushes completely worn down. (iw was also pretty yucky &
dirty in therer friom brush dust and oil that dripped in from oil filter
changes). Cost of the rebuild was about $60.00 and it took all of an
hour while I waited. Not a bad R&R job either. Sometimes the bbrushes
develope a dead spot and the old hit it with a hammaer trick works by
either loosening the brush or jiggling the armature a little, but most
starters I have lost went without warniing and usualy at the  most
inconvienent time.
FYI I understand it is hard & expensive to get a replacement unit. Ford
no longer makes them. Try to have yours rebuilt if possible. It is less
money and you know it will be the correct on when reinstalled.
Barry Hayes

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