2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Help W/ Starter Contact Install via Larry B

[kscheffler]

The instruction say the selenoid might have a spring or ball. Can it have both? I have removed my old selenoid and it has a spring on the plunger but it must need a ball on the end of the spring to work. It is hard to see up in the plunger cavity but I want to make sure I do it right. Did everyone just have a spring? THanks for the help guys. .

 

[rotohead]

I just did my starter a couple weeks ago and had NO ball, just a spring too. Put it back together and all is well. I think you're OK.
Chuck

 

[kscheffler]

I did some more research on the Larry B site I think the ball is in there it just does not come out readily. I am going out to try to get it out so I can grease it. My contacts do not look good and I am only at 59k on my truck. A lot of starts I guess. .

 

[jgallentine]

This is off-topic but I would like your help/feedback. What kinds of symptoms were you guys having? I have had no trouble with my truck starting in the past but went out and it sounds like it is just grinding when I try to start it. The engine is definitely not turning over. Could this be a contact issue or is this more likely a flywheel or starter issue?



Thanks!



Jeff

 

[kscheffler]

I had no symptoms but yours sound like the selenoid on the starter is not fully engaging

 

[jgallentine]

Thanks. Is that something that the contacts may fix or do I need to look at a new starter or solenoid?