Re: 1941 160 starter

Posted by HH56 On 2022/12/4 17:36:26

Rebuilt motors and generators seems to be a gamble so I guess getting a good part depends on whether the rebuilder was reputable and how thorough the rebuild was and will they stand behind the part. Some of the rebuilders are very thorough, others consider a lube, brushes, commutator dressing and a fresh coat of paint all that is needed and don't look much farther. The real gyps are those that if the item works at all are satisfied calling a rebuild anything with a new coat of paint.

To that end I would wonder whether the rebuild included new bushings. I seem to recall a post from Ross a few years ago where he had a customer with a hit or miss starter that was acting about the same. When he took it apart Ross found very worn bushings was allowing the armature to drag against the field.