84 FXR Seems like a dead battery, starter problem
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Thanks billzflhtc
I got a call back from the guy I gave the starter and solenoid to rebuild. He said the solenoid was burnt out and the starters solder was gone. I asked what could cause this, he'd said it could have been from someone trying to start it for a long time or to much draw could have heated it up to much.
I have the starter but have to wait a week for a new solenoid. I look forward to seeing if it was the starter or solenoid. If it was, I have a feeling that there's something else going on that's putting excessive wear on the components.
I got a call back from the guy I gave the starter and solenoid to rebuild. He said the solenoid was burnt out and the starters solder was gone. I asked what could cause this, he'd said it could have been from someone trying to start it for a long time or to much draw could have heated it up to much.
I have the starter but have to wait a week for a new solenoid. I look forward to seeing if it was the starter or solenoid. If it was, I have a feeling that there's something else going on that's putting excessive wear on the components.
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Rebuilt starter is in, new solenoid and relay and new battery but still I have to jump it off my car. Also, it won't start if it's just hooked up to the car, the car has to be running. I'm not sure what next I should look at... the coil? Spark plugs look good enough. One is a bit too white but I'd think it would still want to start. Here's my charging system video after I jumped it.
Have you checked voltage at solenoid as griz suggested when pushing start button? Seems if you need to jump it with car running you are loosing voltage before it gets to starter, bad cable (inside) positive or ground cable. Not sure but if solenoid is engaging and holding, that wiring and relay should be good. Guys correct me if I'm wrong about solenoid.
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Have agree with billz. Brushes and armature bushings. Also have seen voltage drop on the positive cable doing the same. Did you take a volt reading at the positive cable on the solenoid while cranking. Should be 11.0v or above...
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