[ihc] Re: Diesel Starter running on

["Joseph Shaw, II" <josephshaw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

John-

Again I thank you!  I asked here this time because I feel bad about asking
so many questions on the diesel page, and yet you still take the time to
answer!

I am indebted!

And the reason I kept after this line of thought was that I talked to the
guy at the shop, mentioned some of the culprits that were mentioned on here
as possible reasons for the problem, and the guy instantly said, "Well how
many starters have these guys rebuilt?!?" and became somehwat indignant.

At that point, I decided that trying to suggest there may be some flaw may
not be a good idea.

I took it back to him today, and he said he woudl replace the selenoid, but
he did NOT agree that it could have loose bearings or anything causing a
misalignment, and sicne the selenoid tested fine, it SHOULDN'T be that.

And, from what I have heard, he is far and away the best option around here,
not to mention that I am already out $130 for it, and don't want to have to
go pay someone else to rebuild it again!!!

Anyway, I will keep you all informed-like it or not!

I NEED to get this thing going-I owe some people money and can't sell my
truck until I make this my driver!

Michael

>
> Michael,
>
> There is no spacer in or on a Diesel Scout starter regardless of the type
> of transmission it is/was equipped with.  Both versions used the same
> unit, and it installs the same on both as well.
>
> I would ask what was replaced, did they put a new gear on the starter?
> Odd would be good that could cause it to stick due to interference with
> the ring gear teeth.  Another would be they installed the wrong solenoid,
> and it has more "throw" than the original.
>
> The place that overhauled your starter has performed some sort of faux-pas
> in the rebuilding process of your starter im my opinon.  I would recommend
> that you take it back to them, and explain the problem.  Odds are good
> they already know how to fix it.  If you keep fiddling about with it, you
> will only damage it further.
>
> Keep on Dieselin',
>
> John