The starter windings have a very low resistance which may appear
indistinguishable from a short when measured with a typical VOM. When the
starter spins each segment of the starter armature winding stays energized
only briefly. The inductance of the windings prevent the current from
rising too high. If the starter somehow freezes in an energized position the
winding see a direct current and it can smoke the wiring. It also is very
posible that the starter has has an internal short.
> Maybe someone can help. I am having problems starting my SeriesV. When
>I turn the key, the solenoid clicks but nothing happens with the starter.
> After checking all my connections going from the solenoid to the starter,
>the problem got even more interesting. Now when I turn the key one of the
>wires at the solenoid smokes big time.
>
> Having limited electrical knowledge, I have been playing with a volt/ohm
>meter. I have discovered that I have continuity between the terrminal of the
>starter and the starter
>body. I also have continuity between the starter terminal and any engine
>ground. I am thinking that the starter is shorted. Am I on the right track?
> If I am, it gets more interesting because the car has headers, making the
>starter removal next to impossible without removing the headers or trying to
>get the starter apart while mounted.
>
> Thank you in advance for your help.
>
>Mike Geertson
>
>
Frank Marrone MK I Tiger B9471116
marrone(at)wco.com 1966 LTD
Series I Alpine (2.3L powered by Ford)
Yamaha Seca 900
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