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FT500 Ascot Starter Problems....
AndreLindholm:
HI, first of all i would like to thank for the great forum and for all the information here, but I have a problem i can't seem to find any answer to.
When i try to start my Ft with the starter its like the engine only cranks over once before the starter lets go and spinns free. So sometimes it works, and the engine do ignite and fires right up. But most of the time it doesn't. And I'm not able to keep cranking the engine by holding the start button in, because it disengages after one crank. So far I have been able to rollstart it successfully, and it runs good when i get it running.
So what do you guys think could be the problem that causes the starter engine to disengage to early?
Lefty:
Check your connections at the relay, right off the positive battery terminal. Starter brushes, also may be worn out, & are a pretty easy fix, check them also.
I'd most definitely take the starter housing off also & see what's going on in there.A weak return spring? It's been a while since I did mine. It's real easy to see what's doing what in there, once you get it apart. I took mine apart to & lube/clean everything up( I had no issue with mine) & it's pretty easy to service. good luck & let us know what you find
AndreLindholm:
Thanks for the answer, today I took a closer look at my starter engine, and motor it self seems to be working as i should.
So I'm thinking that might be somewhere in the engage parts. I notice the flywheel is a bit worn down, (see the image below) do you guys think that might be the problem? If not, any other ideas what it could be? maybe the return spring as Lefty said?
Images of the Flywheel
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vtvatox7kyv4dmi/Photo%202014-07-10%2012%2013%2023.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vtvatox7kyv4dmi/Photo%202014-07-10%2012%2013%2023.jpg
J6G1Z:
I have been fortunate enough that my starter hasn't givin me any problems, yet. (knock on wood)
I think I would look at the solenoid assembly. Disassemble it as described in the article, clean, polish & lube, then re-assemble & see if that doesn't take care of the problem.
Good luck
J.
AndreLindholm:
--- Quote from: J6G1Z on July 10, 2014, 10:08:45 am ---I have been fortunate enough that my starter hasn't givin me any problems, yet. (knock on wood)
I think I would look at the solenoid assembly. Disassemble it as described in the article, clean, polish & lube, then re-assemble & see if that doesn't take care of the problem.
Good luck
J.
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Actually I have already tried that, didn't solve the problem.
What do you think of the wear on the Flywheel, is that normal?
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