Re: Starter Continues to Crank When Engine is Running

Posted by JD in KC On 2011/5/1 8:10:51

Gerd, I didn't think you were joking. I think a nice smack with a ball-peen hammer would probably stop it. However, the former owner attached one of those cheap battery disconnect devices directly on the starter motor. I have no doubt this was because of the problem. A classic case of treating the symptoms instead of the disease. Once the power is cut, the starter returns to its non-engaged position.

Thanks for the cut-away photo of the starter, I was trying to find one. That's very similar in concept to the Auto-Lite.