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testing a diesel starter
Posted: 14 Apr 2011, 17:20
by campercrazy1
howdy, anybody know how to test a starter when it is not in the van?
Re: testing a diesel starter
Posted: 14 Apr 2011, 18:02
by billy739
connect it to some jump leads
eitherway without a correct test bed you wont be able to check how it works under load.
Re: testing a diesel starter
Posted: 15 Apr 2011, 06:52
by Hacksawbob
As the spinny bit is unsupported out of the van its not a good idea as you can burn it out.
Re: testing a diesel starter
Posted: 15 Apr 2011, 07:07
by billy739
diesel motors are self supporting
only petrol manuals are non self supporting.
Re: testing a diesel starter
Posted: 15 Apr 2011, 09:29
by campercrazy1
ok cool ill give it a go!
Re: testing a diesel starter
Posted: 15 Apr 2011, 09:37
by campercrazy1
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?
Re: testing a diesel starter
Posted: 15 Apr 2011, 14:09
by campercrazy1
all done- old one is knackered as susspected! found a useful vid on youttube by tapping in 'testing a starter'
thanks all
Re: testing a diesel starter
Posted: 17 Apr 2011, 20:27
by billy739
just a note
if you buy another one
please dont bin the old one
bring it to a show and i can rebuild it!