Re: Starting problems
 

It was the starter!.... what a relief, I wasn't ready to do clutch/flywheel
job. $36 dollars at Advance Auto.

JimG

"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
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> This problem has got worse over the last year. The started will sometimes
> (most times now) just spin without turning the motor. I took the starter
> off and tested it on the bench and it appears to be fine. After removing
> the inspection plate I can see one place where a couple of the teeth are
> broke off. Questions:
> 1 - Is there a gear in the starter that could be worn out - the spindle
> spins free until the solenoid shoves it forward.
> 2 - Can the ring gear on the fly-wheel be changed, or does the whole
> fly-wheel have to be replaced.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
>

Re: Starting problems
 

It was the starter!.... what a relief, I wasn't ready to do clutch/flywheel
job. $36 dollars at Advance Auto.

JimG

"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
news:%6Mvb.2409$vZ7.1628@news01.roc.ny...
> This problem has got worse over the last year. The started will sometimes
> (most times now) just spin without turning the motor. I took the starter
> off and tested it on the bench and it appears to be fine. After removing
> the inspection plate I can see one place where a couple of the teeth are
> broke off. Questions:
> 1 - Is there a gear in the starter that could be worn out - the spindle
> spins free until the solenoid shoves it forward.
> 2 - Can the ring gear on the fly-wheel be changed, or does the whole
> fly-wheel have to be replaced.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
>

Re: Starting problems
 

It was the starter!.... what a relief, I wasn't ready to do clutch/flywheel
job. $36 dollars at Advance Auto.

JimG

"JimG" <jimg@cj7.com> wrote in message
news:%6Mvb.2409$vZ7.1628@news01.roc.ny...
> This problem has got worse over the last year. The started will sometimes
> (most times now) just spin without turning the motor. I took the starter
> off and tested it on the bench and it appears to be fine. After removing
> the inspection plate I can see one place where a couple of the teeth are
> broke off. Questions:
> 1 - Is there a gear in the starter that could be worn out - the spindle
> spins free until the solenoid shoves it forward.
> 2 - Can the ring gear on the fly-wheel be changed, or does the whole
> fly-wheel have to be replaced.
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, Dana 30 Front. SOA
> 4.56 Gears, LockRight F&R
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
>

Re: Starting problems
 

Do it anyway, you said, "I can see one place where a couple of the
teeth are broke off. Then replace the starter again.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

JimG wrote:
>
> It was the starter!.... what a relief, I wasn't ready to do clutch/flywheel
> job. $36 dollars at Advance Auto.
>
> JimG

Re: Starting problems
 

Do it anyway, you said, "I can see one place where a couple of the
teeth are broke off. Then replace the starter again.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

JimG wrote:
>
> It was the starter!.... what a relief, I wasn't ready to do clutch/flywheel
> job. $36 dollars at Advance Auto.
>
> JimG

Re: Starting problems
 

Do it anyway, you said, "I can see one place where a couple of the
teeth are broke off. Then replace the starter again.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

JimG wrote:
>
> It was the starter!.... what a relief, I wasn't ready to do clutch/flywheel
> job. $36 dollars at Advance Auto.
>
> JimG