Think my starter finally quit

[pat the rat]

The sled has 26000 km,today for the first time,it wont start,we stopped for a break on the trail,when we decide to get going,turn key,pump cycles then,no cranking,i'm hearing like a whistle sound in the battery area,we tried with jumper cables and still no cranking,but always that whislte or squeaking sound when i try to start it,it started fine with a rope around the clutch,it seems like an electrical problem or the starter is fried,i'm confused to what it might be

 

[Jeffz]

Mine sounded exactly like you describe when my starter became misaligned. It was easier to fix than I thought it was going to be.

 

[cannondale27]

Did you try jumping the solenoid?

 

[pat the rat]

No not yet,will try when i get home,it starts fine with a rope so it will have to do until my trip is done

 

[pat the rat]

This morning,gave it a try and the motor turned a half turn,so i'm not sure anymore,would the selenoid cause this,after,it wouldnt turn at all ,very easy to start with a rope though

 

[Jeffz]

You could try starting it by jumping the solenoid, but i'm 99% sure the starter bolts have loosened and the body of the starter has rotated out of phase. Getting at the starter by removing the front sub-frame is an excellent way to check for worn out bushings and other wear items in the front end.

 

[pat the rat]

Thanks for the input,

 

[cannondale27]

Checking solenoid is easy enough just put a wrench between the posts.

 

[pat the rat]

Yep,will try it tomorrow,came in late from our trip so i'm tired,bedtime

 

[pat the rat]

You could try starting it by jumping the solenoid, but i'm 99% sure the starter bolts have loosened and the body of the starter has rotated out of phase. Getting at the starter by removing the front sub-frame is an excellent way to check for worn out bushings and other wear items in the front end.

you were right,starter bolts came loose,i took it out the fast way,what is the solution now,can you just tighten the bolts and put it back in or what,dont know much about starters

 

[Jeffz]

You can see the green line running the length of the main body. Line that up with the marks on the ends of the caps and loctite and re-torque the bolts. It's not a bad idea to disassemble and check the brushes, maybe give the armature a light polish. Also clean any gunk out.

 

[pat the rat]

Thank you so much,gret help,

 

[cannondale27]

Wow.Make sure you test it before you put it back in.Glad you figured it out.

 

[pat the rat]

Wow.Make sure you test it before you put it back in.Glad you figured it out.

Will try it for sure,but it wasnt that big of a job,i did cheat by taking off a bit of material from the bottom end of the motor,there is so much snow here that i have to get it going by weekend,got stuck sunday,had snow to my belly button

 

[pat the rat]

Put it back in and works like a charm,i guess it didnt quit after all