Have I got a 'weak' starter motor

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Re: Have I got a 'weak' starter motor

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ghost123uk wrote:Bit harsh Martin :wink:

Many / most starter motors have bearings at both ends don't they, so can be run off the vehicle :) (not that doing so proves much I grant you ;))

See you tomorrow :)

Harsh lol....just like the armature grinding away at the starter casing.... :shock:

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Re: Have I got a 'weak' starter motor

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Cleaned the connectors and earth strap, they were pretty manky (good Scots work for dirty), cleaned them up and it starts far better but still has the occasional stutter.
ordered a bearing.

had a go at removing the bolts from the starter motor but couldn't get a spanner to fit, 14 too small 17 too big and a 16mm metrinch spanner was a bit too loose as well,

what size is it?

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Re: Have I got a 'weak' starter motor

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Maybe the one between 14 and 16?
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Re: Have I got a 'weak' starter motor

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Yea sort worked that one out but why is every spanner set i have not got a 15mm size in it.
i had a good look and found a total of 7 sets, not one 15 so its off to toolstation on monday and another set to add to the collection.
any other sizes i will require for repair work
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