Starter motor ...(Bench test?).....Is there a way??

Big Bopper · 07-24-2001, 02:13 AM

Is there a way to check my starter that I just rebuilt without putting it in my car? I tried one wire on the terminal and grounded the body of the starter to the (-) post on the battery..... BIG SPARKS!!!!!! Is that normal???.... Any help would be great...

Rick 91GT · 07-24-2001, 07:27 AM

You should be able to stand on it and use your jumper cables like you stated and it should push the bendix out, there should not be lots of sparks.

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1989_351W · 07-24-2001, 07:32 AM

Take it down to your local auto parts store thaey test them for free.

PKRWUD · 07-24-2001, 04:20 PM

Yes, if you have a shakey hand, there will be sparks. I was taught in college 15 years ago that the best way to test a starter was with a 2 x 4. Mount it in a secure vice, apply voltage, and try and stop it from spinning with a 2 x 4. If you can stop it, it's junk. If you can't, it's good to go. Sounds primative, but it's accurate.

Take care
~Chris

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Big Bopper · 07-25-2001, 12:45 AM

I bench tested the starter but there is still a lot of sparks like something is grounding out....Any ideas on what it may be?..
Thanks Eh...

PKRWUD · 07-26-2001, 11:13 AM

Does it continue to spark after the connection is secure, or does it only spark while you are making the connection?

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07-24-2001, 02:13 AM	#1
Big Bopper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada Posts: 200	Starter motor ...(Bench test?).....Is there a way?? Is there a way to check my starter that I just rebuilt without putting it in my car? I tried one wire on the terminal and grounded the body of the starter to the (-) post on the battery..... BIG SPARKS!!!!!! Is that normal???.... Any help would be great...

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07-24-2001, 07:27 AM	#2
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	You should be able to stand on it and use your jumper cables like you stated and it should push the bendix out, there should not be lots of sparks. ------------------ Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes,2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe,2 1/2" cat back, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension,S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! FIRST TIME OUT 12.16@111 WHEELS-UP

07-24-2001, 07:32 AM	#3
1989_351W Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spring Lake NC 28390 Posts: 44	Take it down to your local auto parts store thaey test them for free.

07-24-2001, 04:20 PM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Yes, if you have a shakey hand, there will be sparks. I was taught in college 15 years ago that the best way to test a starter was with a 2 x 4. Mount it in a secure vice, apply voltage, and try and stop it from spinning with a 2 x 4. If you can stop it, it's junk. If you can't, it's good to go. Sounds primative, but it's accurate. Take care ~Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!

07-25-2001, 12:45 AM	#5
Big Bopper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada Posts: 200	I bench tested the starter but there is still a lot of sparks like something is grounding out....Any ideas on what it may be?.. Thanks Eh...

07-26-2001, 11:13 AM	#6
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Does it continue to spark after the connection is secure, or does it only spark while you are making the connection? ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!