testing a diesel starter

Post by **campercrazy1** » 14 Apr 2011, 17:20

howdy, anybody know how to test a starter when it is not in the van?

Post by **billy739** » 14 Apr 2011, 18:02

connect it to some jump leads

eitherway without a correct test bed you wont be able to check how it works under load.

Post by **Hacksawbob** » 15 Apr 2011, 06:52

As the spinny bit is unsupported out of the van its not a good idea as you can burn it out.

Post by **billy739** » 15 Apr 2011, 07:07

diesel motors are self supporting

only petrol manuals are non self supporting.

Post by **campercrazy1** » 15 Apr 2011, 09:29

ok cool ill give it a go!

Post by **campercrazy1** » 15 Apr 2011, 09:37

umm, where do i connect the jump leads?! is it positive to the big stud and the negative.....(anywhere on the casing?). what about the spade connection -is that for the solenoid?

Post by **campercrazy1** » 15 Apr 2011, 14:09

all done- old one is knackered as susspected! found a useful vid on youttube by tapping in 'testing a starter'
thanks all

Post by **billy739** » 17 Apr 2011, 20:27

just a note
if you buy another one

please dont bin the old one

bring it to a show and i can rebuild it!

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