86 liberty classic starter problem
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86 liberty classic starter problem
Hi all
New guy here in need of some help. I have an 86 liberty classic that's having starter issues. Starter spins solenoid kicks out like it should but I hear a whine and it won't turn over. If I keep hitting the start button sometimes it ll catch and start. Could it be the starter drive gear unit?. Pulled the starter and the small splines on the starter itself look good as does the larger gear that the splines go into. Pulled the primary cover and watched the starter gear engage on the flywheel but didn't turn it over. Thank in advance
Matt
New guy here in need of some help. I have an 86 liberty classic that's having starter issues. Starter spins solenoid kicks out like it should but I hear a whine and it won't turn over. If I keep hitting the start button sometimes it ll catch and start. Could it be the starter drive gear unit?. Pulled the starter and the small splines on the starter itself look good as does the larger gear that the splines go into. Pulled the primary cover and watched the starter gear engage on the flywheel but didn't turn it over. Thank in advance
Matt
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Sounds like you nailed it...buy a quality replacement...lots of junk out there.
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Hi all
New guy here in need of some help. I have an 86 liberty classic that's having starter issues. Starter spins solenoid kicks out like it should but I hear a whine and it won't turn over. If I keep hitting the start button sometimes it ll catch and start. Could it be the starter drive gear unit?. Pulled the starter and the small splines on the starter itself look good as does the larger gear that the splines go into. Pulled the primary cover and watched the starter gear engage on the flywheel but didn't turn it over. Thank in advance
Matt
New guy here in need of some help. I have an 86 liberty classic that's having starter issues. Starter spins solenoid kicks out like it should but I hear a whine and it won't turn over. If I keep hitting the start button sometimes it ll catch and start. Could it be the starter drive gear unit?. Pulled the starter and the small splines on the starter itself look good as does the larger gear that the splines go into. Pulled the primary cover and watched the starter gear engage on the flywheel but didn't turn it over. Thank in advance
Matt
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Sorry , i missed the fact that you heard a whinning noise and this would be the starter doing its job but not engaging .
As its a 27 year old bike , i would rebuild the starter anyway., but look for jackshaft and associated starter drive troubles also.
As its a 27 year old bike , i would rebuild the starter anyway., but look for jackshaft and associated starter drive troubles also.
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86 liberty classic starter problem
Agree with other poster, the starter clutch(Sprag clutch)is toast. Depending on how old the starter is its probably better to replace the entire starter than rebuild it.
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It has a new starter in it from the previous owner. I think they changed it thinking it was the problem but I believe it is the starter clutch as stated in other post. On that note is there any better replacement than stock. Thanks for all the help.