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54blackhornet · 07-26-2009, 01:23 PM

Can one of you guy's direct me to thread about how to check a 6 volt starter
for problems ? It worked fine when the 50 GMC was parked about 10 years ago, but now it will do nothing. I pulled it out this morning, power washed all the gunk off of it and would like to start looking a little further at it this afternoon after I watch all the races on TV today ! Nascar @ Indy, F1 from Hungary & Indy cars from Canada.......Thanks

**JML55** · 07-26-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 54blackhornet

Can one of you guy's direct me to thread about how to check a 6 volt starter
for problems ? It worked fine when the 50 GMC was parked about 10 years ago, but now it will do nothing. I pulled it out this morning, power washed all the gunk off of it and would like to start looking a little further at it this afternoon after I watch all the races on TV today ! Nascar @ Indy, F1 from Hungary & Indy cars from Canada.......Thanks

Check for stuck brushes and grounds between starter and engine and engine to frame.

**truckdude239** · 07-26-2009, 02:23 PM

try bench testing it bat charger to post term and ground to the case and see if it spins over i would say it needs to be rebuilt. the brushes are probley stuck

**mr48chev** · 07-26-2009, 06:55 PM

It doesn't take a lot of effort to take the starter apart and check it out. Brushes are only a few bucks and the end bushings aren't expensive at all.

You should be able to pick up the parts at the local NAPA
http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...=11&SubCatId=4

That list is for a 53 but You can plug in the year you have and make sure of the numbers.

54blackhornet · 07-27-2009, 11:56 AM

Thanks for the advise, I pulled the inspection ring off the starter yesterday to look inside and boy was I surprised

I found a bazillllllllllllion dead and rotted bugs inside, never saw that before. I do believe that they killed my starter, bur juice and guts don't do electrical connections any good do they? What are my options at this point? The starter has the manual push button type solinoid on it, the gear looks great and I think the bearings are good too.I need to just get the motor to start to see what else is going to need work. The truck has not moved in over 10 years........Thanks agin for the help as usual.

Fred T · 07-29-2009, 11:16 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...18&postcount=7

07-26-2009, 01:23 PM	#1
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,392	6 Volt Starter Help Can one of you guy's direct me to thread about how to check a 6 volt starter for problems ? It worked fine when the 50 GMC was parked about 10 years ago, but now it will do nothing. I pulled it out this morning, power washed all the gunk off of it and would like to start looking a little further at it this afternoon after I watch all the races on TV today ! Nascar @ Indy, F1 from Hungary & Indy cars from Canada.......Thanks

07-26-2009, 02:23 PM	#3
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: 6 Volt Starter Help try bench testing it bat charger to post term and ground to the case and see if it spins over i would say it needs to be rebuilt. the brushes are probley stuck __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

07-26-2009, 06:55 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: 6 Volt Starter Help It doesn't take a lot of effort to take the starter apart and check it out. Brushes are only a few bucks and the end bushings aren't expensive at all. You should be able to pick up the parts at the local NAPA http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...=11&SubCatId=4 That list is for a 53 but You can plug in the year you have and make sure of the numbers. Last edited by mr48chev; 07-26-2009 at 06:55 PM.

07-27-2009, 11:56 AM	#5
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,392	Re: 6 Volt Starter Help Thanks for the advise, I pulled the inspection ring off the starter yesterday to look inside and boy was I surprised I found a bazillllllllllllion dead and rotted bugs inside, never saw that before. I do believe that they killed my starter, bur juice and guts don't do electrical connections any good do they? What are my options at this point? The starter has the manual push button type solinoid on it, the gear looks great and I think the bearings are good too.I need to just get the motor to start to see what else is going to need work. The truck has not moved in over 10 years........Thanks agin for the help as usual.

07-29-2009, 11:16 AM	#6
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: 6 Volt Starter Help http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...18&postcount=7 __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.



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