94 V8 rebuilt Starter stuffed?

muddy69 · 14th July 2007, 05:14 PM

Well, it's obviously winter and that means a heavy toll on electrics/starting/charging system. Last year, I had a my starter rebuilt (supposedly) by a sparky.

This winter, I go to start the engine (after a lengthy period of non use of Disco, so I realise battery slightly discharged) and engine sounds start off initially with just the clicking of the starter as if there is not enough current draw. Switch ignition off and on a few times and restarting progresses from clicking sound to very slow cranking to eventual starting.

Battery is Optima Red Top 12 mths old 800CCA with 12.4-12.6 volts (terminal voltage). Battery feels it has the grunt to turn engine over eventually, but I feel starter is preventing this.

Could the so called 'rebuilt' starter be the cause of problem (with the cold weather too). If so, can anyone in Melbourne recommend a decent sparky to do the job right this time.

As said, 12 mth old Optima Red Top, Alternator is putting out 14.01 volts when running, recharging battery around 14 volts..

Muddy

lokka · 14th July 2007, 09:49 PM

What sorta starter is it as ive got the same prob tho my one hasent been rebuilt its the old lucas type and now ive got a marrelli and a new solinoid and a brush kit im about to head to the shed after this post and rebuild the marrelli and fit it maby tonight if i feel up to it they are easy to fix yourself and you know the job is done rite and the brush kits only about 20 bucks

**Disco300Tdi** · 14th July 2007, 09:54 PM

Fill in your profile as to where in Melbourne you are

I know good sparkys from Frankston to Fawkner

**hiline** · 15th July 2007, 06:43 AM

i also know a good auto elec

and not to expensive either

he's in Ferntree Gully area and no its not RoverLand ...........

muddy69 · 16th July 2007, 04:47 PM

It's an original Lucas from memory (when I removed it last time)
I'd love to do the job myself, but not sure if I should with the Lucas or update to something with better cranking.
I'm in Glenroy very close to Fawkner. Will update my profile.
FTG is a bit far, but thanks for the offer.

So my $160 rebuild was ****e then?

Muddy

**97discotdi** · 16th July 2007, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by lokka

What sorta starter is it as ive got the same prob tho my one hasent been rebuilt its the old lucas type and now ive got a marrelli and a new solinoid and a brush kit im about to head to the shed after this post and rebuild the marrelli and fit it maby tonight if i feel up to it they are easy to fix yourself and you know the job is done rite and the brush kits only about 20 bucks

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Sorry to jump in on the thread, but I would like to overhaul my starter motor / alternator can you tell me where to source brushes from. Over here in WA it is fairly difficult to source them. Any info would be appreciated.

Rocky4.4 · 16th July 2007, 05:51 PM

My lucas Starter motor died last week, I installed a Hi Torque starter motor it cost $ 400 a little dear but what a difference it make turns over so easy and uses stuff all power to do so.

Castle Auto.
http://www.castleauto.com.au/hs_dbas...FsbHNlYXJjaA==

muddy69 · 16th July 2007, 08:57 PM

Any decent sparkies in the Northern Subs of Melbourne?
Muddy

muddy69 · 26th July 2007, 03:11 PM

So should I overhaul the Lucas starter or go for new. Seeing the previous overhaul 12 mths ago didn't seem to do the job?

Muddy

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