pkelley3700

Apologies for taking so long to follow up. Looks like a new starter will be in order. The field Coil has a short in it. I could rebuild it, but I may just spring for a new one. Thanks for all the advice!

Cool. Definitely have to pick that up.

Thanks for that. It's a big help!

I will check on that and report back.

So there should not be continuity from the post to the case?

Still copper or brass colored. The brushes aren't too bad either.

Hmm, good thought. There are fiber washers in middle and top, but I am not sure about the inner washer.

That is correct, the solenoid is separate. Wiring is completey shot on the rig. The loose terminal is where the ground wire connects to the starter. Not a stomp starter type, it's push button. Thanks for the feedback.

Good afternoon! My apologies if there is an existing thread on this topic, I could not find it. I was working on turning over my engine to check for spark and compression when the starter quit. I was using a jump box running from positive to ground and touch ground to the threaded pole on starter. I removed the starter and disassembled to clean and inspect. Everything seems to be fine. I notice that when the nut on the threaded pole is loose, the starter spins, but when it is tight it does nothing. When it spins, however the bendix does not engage. Is this possibly a field Coil issue? Is it ok to use a jump box to test this 6 volt starter? Thanks

Thankfully no, I have not replaced the headliner. I like putting a plan together and do projects in phases. Interior is usually at the end of that list lol. Thanks for the advice. I have seen a lot of wiring run through the floor on some rebuilds.

Thats a great idea!

I appreciate it. Marcel Backs! Thanks for sharing your experience. I will keep open flames away from the harness lol.

Thank you. I will get in touch with them. This is one of those projects where I would like to keep as original as possible. Judging by the responses here, Rhode Island is the way to go.

Great information! I appreciate the assistance. The wire harness is mostly there, but missing in some places where someone has cut and removed pieces.

Thank you for the quick responses. I was looking over the Rhode Island website and see there are quite a few options. Any advice on which harness to purchase?