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kboatright1(at)comcast.ne
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:23 pm Post subject: Starter Problem

I've had a problem lately where the first time I  hit the starter switch on the first start of the day, all I get is a "click",  but the prop doesn't even twitch.  I assume the noise is the  starter relay.

  

 On the second or third attempt, the starter will  engage and off we go.

  

 How do I diagnose this?  Is it the relay, or  something with the Prestolite starter, maybe the bendix not  extending? 

  

 BTW, I know there are better starters out there,  but I need weight out front, so the Prestolite is a good way to go for  me..

  

 Thanks in advance,

  

 Kyle Boatright

  

  

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pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:56 pm Post subject: Starter Problem

Kyle Boatright wrote:

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		              I've had a problem lately where the first time I hit the starter switch on the first start of the day, all I get is a "click", but the prop doesn't even twitch.  I assume the noise is the starter relay.

    

   On the second or third attempt, the starter will engage and off we go.

    

   How do I diagnose this?  Is it the relay

 	
 I think so.

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		     , or something with the Prestolite starter, maybe the bendix not extending? 

   

 	
 You'd hear the starter running if it was getting power.    	  Quote: 	
		     BTW, I know there are better starters out there, but I need weight out front, so the Prestolite is a good way to go for me..

 	
 The bendix will like some graphite periodically since you're going to keep it.

 When you get a new relay, get some plasti-dip and coat the body of the relay really good.  Keeping the moisture out (yeah, I know ... they're supposed to be sealed) helps their longevity.

 Linn

 

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   Thanks in advance,

    

   Kyle Boatright

    

    

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gyoung

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 211
Location: Republic of Texas

Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:12 am Post subject: Starter Problem

That click is the solenoid trying to fire but doesn't have  enough oomph to make good contact. There's a good chance it's the connections to  the relay or the ground or the relay itself. Cheapest first step is clean and  tighten all the connections. Then replace the relay. A Bendix problem is more  likely to spin but not engage (or disengage).

  

 Regards,

Greg Young

  



 [quote]         From: owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com    [mailto:owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kyle    Boatright

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Subject: Starter    Problem

   

   I've had a problem lately where the first time I    hit the starter switch on the first start of the day, all I get is a "click",    but the prop doesn't even twitch.  I assume the noise is the    starter relay.

    

   On the second or third attempt, the starter will    engage and off we go.

    

   How do I diagnose this?  Is it the relay, or    something with the Prestolite starter, maybe the bendix not    extending? 

    

   BTW, I know there are better starters out there,    but I need weight out front, so the Prestolite is a good way to go    for me..

    

   Thanks in advance,

    

   Kyle Boatright

    

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