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6v starter issues...

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by evanjm, Mar 7, 2007.

  1. evanjm

    evanjm Yeah, it's got an F-head.

    My '57 CJ5 has its original starter and it seems like it's on it's way out. It will start up fine if the jeep is cold. But after it runs for a while and turns off, when I go to turn the jeep back on it will crank over once when I hold down the floor button, but it's real slow and then won't crank over anymore.

    I'm thinking the bushing and/or brushes are warn on the starter. What's everyone's opinion on that, sound about right?

    That leads me to wondering, where do I go about getting the brushes and bushing for the starter? And how hard is it to replace these? :rofl:

    Thanks in advance,
    Evan
     
    evanjm, Mar 7, 2007
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  2. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    If the bushings were worn it would be making grindy noises. Could be dirty brushes or commutator. May be a bad starter switch or even loose connections. Any automotive electrical shop should be able to rebuild it without problems.

    H.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Mar 7, 2007
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  3. evanjm

    evanjm Yeah, it's got an F-head.

    Thanks Howard, you've once again saved the day. I have a replacement starter switch already, I'll try swapping that in tomorrow and see if that helps any.

    Thanks again,
    Evan
     
    evanjm, Mar 7, 2007
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