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Post by Volktales on Jul 2, 2015 4:29:06 GMT -8
That is an early solenoid, I have never seen one like that...
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Post by CrazyBrit on Jul 2, 2015 8:29:14 GMT -8
That is an early solenoid, I have never seen one like that... My workshop manual for the bus describes it as "early type". I think that this unit is original to the bus. Being a CKD, it also has the potential to contain some random earlier bits, depending on the stock that the factory had at the time.
I'm going to open up the "non-user serviceable" solenoid and try cleaning up the contacts. With 58 years of intermittent use, plus the long amounts of time this bus must have sat idle, I don't expect them to be a pretty sight. If that doesn't work, it will be time to look for professional rebuild assistance. Opening it up means drilling out the OEM rivets, but I figure that they can easily be replaced with four small bolts.
The other option is to install a 12v starter (which I have a spare of), but I don't really want to start grinding out the bellhousing and would prefer to retain the original Bosch part, rather than a piece of aftermarket junk.
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Post by CrazyBrit on Jul 2, 2015 21:27:20 GMT -8
Good sense finally prevailed and I made the trip to A&B at the airport. He confirmed that it was not working - I already knew that much. I await their verdict...
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Post by PICTUP on Jul 2, 2015 21:53:26 GMT -8
Did you see the fire?
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Post by stude on Jul 3, 2015 6:24:18 GMT -8
I'm sure you can find a 6 volt starter you don't want to pull the motor grind the bell housing and change the flywheel what is that motor is the vehicle been converted to 12 volt because 6 volt starters work real good on 12 volts. Terry
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