Electric starter motor has dead spot
#1
10-14-11, 05:34 AM
Electric starter motor has dead spot
The electric starter motor would not start
I removed it and took it apart
The only thing I found wasthat the armature was black from the Carbon brushes that were only haft woren I cleaned the armature
Reasembled it started as soon as I pluged it on
I did this several times then it wood not start
I rotated the armatute by hand pluged it in and it started
Every time it stoped starting I rotated it and it would start
Does anyone know how to detect where the dead spot can be found
Petrie
I removed it and took it apart
The only thing I found wasthat the armature was black from the Carbon brushes that were only haft woren I cleaned the armature
Reasembled it started as soon as I pluged it on
I did this several times then it wood not start
I rotated the armatute by hand pluged it in and it started
Every time it stoped starting I rotated it and it would start
Does anyone know how to detect where the dead spot can be found
Petrie
#2
10-14-11, 05:54 AM
Group Moderator
Look at the where the brushes contact the commutator. Use a volt meter or continuity tester and touch your test probes to the pads exactly on the opposite (180 degrees) side. You should get continuity if the wiring is intact. If you find a pair that does not have continuity the wire is broken somewhere. Or, take it to a motor or alternator repair shop.
#3
10-14-11, 06:27 AM
By you stating you "plugged it in" then you obviously have a 120V starter...correct? What make engine? Even if you find a "dead" spot, you will not be able to do a DIY repair, you'll have to replace the armature. Post back with information useful to determining what you have specifically and we can send you in the right direction.
#5
10-15-11, 05:16 AM
Are you saying that as soon as you plug in the extension cord the starter engages...even before you depress the starter button? If so, that would indicate you have a defective button box. The number you gave is not a Tecumseh part number, where did you find that number?
#6
10-16-11, 04:31 AM
Hi Puey61
There is no button box it has been removed
There is a male plug on the end of the motor cord.
I got the number right off the starter moter
Thanks every one for your info
Petrie
There is no button box it has been removed
There is a male plug on the end of the motor cord.
I got the number right off the starter moter
Thanks every one for your info
Petrie
#7
10-17-11, 06:34 AM
Petrie, even with aftermarket starters - which i believe you have - there should be a starter button. Someone must have fouled with this and, as a result, I'll bet you have a starter in need of replacement, as I doubt you'll find repair parts for an aftermarket. Post back with the engine ID numbers...should start out with 143, being a Craftsman.
