Re: Starter Continues to Crank When Engine is Running

Posted by JD in KC On 2011/4/30 11:51:40

The problem re-occurred this morning. What fun... the starter is cranking madly away with the left side hood open.

Step 01. Turn off the ignition (starter continues to spin).
Step 02. Close the left side of the hood.
Step 03. Secure the left side of the hood.
Step 04. Run around to the right side of the car and release the hood.
Step 05. Open the right side of the hood.
Step 06. Run to the toolbox and grab a screwdriver.
Step 07. Disconnect the outside wire on the carburetor starting switch (starter continues to spin).
Step 08. Close the right side of the hood.
Step 09. Secure the right side.
Step 10. Run around the car and release the left side of the hood.
Step 11. Open the left side of the hood, hold open with right hand.
Step 12. Disconnect the battery with left hand (starter stops).

It's a good thing that this car has a new battery! Anyway, I've determined (by the book) it's not the carburetor starter switch. Next step is to pull the starter motor and get it on the bench for some investigation. Will advise.