RE: Starter Question

From: Brian (hskr@cox.net)
Date: Mon Aug 30 2010 - 22:58:10 EDT


Just because the battery reads out at 12-13VDC does not mean it's good.
Might not be able to supply the amps required to turn the starter. Also
check to make sure all the grounds are tight and making good contact.

brian cropp
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net [mailto:owner-dakota-
> truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Gary Hedlin
> Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 9:04 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Starter Question
>
>
> Yeah, I confirmed it with Tuff Stuff, the starter is the same as the
> stocker.. got it today.
>
> But now i'm getting pissed, got the new starter in, but just get
> clicks... battery is full, accessories are coming on, but I just get
> clicks when I turn the key.
>
> Gonna check a few things tomorrow... too late to really get into it.
>
> Gary
>
> On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 11:36 PM, TerribleTom <silvereightynine@aol.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > jon@dakota-truck.net wrote:
> >
> >>    On a related note, have you noticed how every Chrysler product
> >> seems to sound the same when they are cranking?  I wouldn't be
> >> surprised if that same starter is being used in just about everything.
> >> :-)
> >>
> >
> >
> > You are pretty much right on the money Jon.  The starters are
> Nippendenso
> > models.  The same basic design, with slight variations on the wire hook
> ups
> > and nose cones for bolting up.
> >
> > I've learned to recognize that sound - its very distinct and easily
> > recognizable.  I also can identify, with a good degree of accuracy, the
> >  sounds of Cummins, International (Powerstroke) and the Duramax
> diesels...
> > they all have different distinct sounds.
> >
> >
>
>
>
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