1986F150Six Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Thanks a lot for all your answers. 3. I believe the engagement of the starter is not the issue. I can hear it working „hard“ trying to spin (its not a turning loose sound) Can it be that it is no turning fast enough because the starter wont get enough power? So when i had the issue this week at the gas station the starter turned, engine would crank but not start. Can it be something else as well (fuel pump etc)? What should i check? Cheers The next time you encounter the slow turning starter, disconnect the ignition coil wire and then turn the key to start to see if it spins more quickly. If it does, the slow turning has to do with ignition timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Thanks a lot for all your answers. 3. I believe the engagement of the starter is not the issue. I can hear it working „hard“ trying to spin (its not a turning loose sound) Can it be that it is no turning fast enough because the starter wont get enough power? So when i had the issue this week at the gas station the starter turned, engine would crank but not start. Can it be something else as well (fuel pump etc)? What should i check? Cheers The next time you encounter the slow turning starter, disconnect the ignition coil wire and then turn the key to start to see if it spins more quickly. If it does, the slow turning has to do with ignition timing. . This is great advice David! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil-S Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 Its so cool to have you guys. Thanks so much. Getting infos in Germany is so hard.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Its so cool to have you guys. Thanks so much. Getting infos in Germany is so hard.... I have a soft spot in my heart for Germany, so am thrilled we can help. Here's a pic from yesterday of my grandtwins and I, and you may see what I mean: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 I have a soft spot in my heart for Germany, so am thrilled we can help. Here's a pic from yesterday of my grandtwins and I, and you may see what I mean: That photo is a "keeper", for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 That photo is a "keeper", for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZCOBRA Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Its so cool to have you guys. Thanks so much. Getting infos in Germany is so hard.... Another issue i had 10 years ago with a big block 428 starter was virtualy the same , and in the end it was the bushes in the starter motor and when they get worn the armature gets pulled to one side and that drags it down , and this is called poleing , i run a geared starter as they are alot easier on the electrical system , the Ford Rat trap starters need really good power supply ..Cheers Vaughn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Another issue i had 10 years ago with a big block 428 starter was virtualy the same , and in the end it was the bushes in the starter motor and when they get worn the armature gets pulled to one side and that drags it down , and this is called poleing , i run a geared starter as they are alot easier on the electrical system , the Ford Rat trap starters need really good power supply ..Cheers Vaughn. He says he got a new Carquest starter installed a couple of months ago. Do you think it would wear out so fast? I know the PMGR I bought has a needle bearing in the snout, but I think it is only bushes in the motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZCOBRA Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 He says he got a new Carquest starter installed a couple of months ago. Do you think it would wear out so fast? I know the PMGR I bought has a needle bearing in the snout, but I think it is only bushes in the motor. Didnt see that , just thought id mention that , as some people have never come across it , also a lack of good earths is an issue , geared starters have pleanty of torque . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whisler Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Didnt see that , just thought id mention that , as some people have never come across it , also a lack of good earths is an issue , geared starters have pleanty of torque . Gary, I looked at your picture with the grandtwins and said "good grief, if you wore glasses and had a mustache, we could pass for brothers." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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