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Old 10-23-2022, 03:49 PM
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My starter makes a sort of grinding noise on occasion, similar to the sound in video about about 33-36 seconds in.


So after watching the video I assume i have a starter clutch problem and replacement is the way to go.
At the same time when i get that noise, I, two or three times have gotten a puff of smoke from the right hand side, I assume from the starter , but it happens so fast i can't see where it's coming from.

Any ideas on any of these things?
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Old 10-23-2022, 08:35 PM
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I would replace the starter clutch and the solenoid contacts while you are at it. This might solve both problems.
 
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Originally Posted by daven9113
I would replace the starter clutch and the solenoid contacts while you are at it. This might solve both problems.

I think you might be right.
 
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Originally Posted by johnod
I think you might be right.
No might be, he is right. Easy job for both when on the bench
 
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Mine was acting up occasionally but hasn't lately.
I'm holding off and waiting for the **** weather before I fix it.
 
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Starter clutch replacement video:

 
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
Starter clutch replacement video:

Starter clutch replacement

Perfect, thanks.
 
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