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Ive just recently re-fitted my engine after solving a rear main seal problem. Ive now got a funny sounding starter and squeel on startup. Please take a listen (look):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8j_WFNXCr0
Any ideas?
Its a new geared-type starter which worked just fine before removing/replacing the engine. It turned over better and without squeel. It does start, but the turn over noise and then squeel doesnt sound right.
While the engine was out I replaced the main starter cable - it was the standard one but I always thought it a bit short and looked a bit crap attaching to the battery. I inadvertently bought cable one guage/dia. larger than the standard cable. Could my starter be getting too much current leading to the funny noise? can it draw more current than it should? Or could my soldering be too crap and it not getting enough current? (should be compensated by the cable?)
I still have the old cable and can rig it up to test but its a bit of a faff. Otherwise Ive checked the starter bolts, fan belt and but the noise seems to come from the starter. Thinking aloud, pehaps comparing resistance between the two cables might tell something? What voltage should the starter see while cranking?
Thanks for your suggestions!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8j_WFNXCr0
Any ideas?
Its a new geared-type starter which worked just fine before removing/replacing the engine. It turned over better and without squeel. It does start, but the turn over noise and then squeel doesnt sound right.
While the engine was out I replaced the main starter cable - it was the standard one but I always thought it a bit short and looked a bit crap attaching to the battery. I inadvertently bought cable one guage/dia. larger than the standard cable. Could my starter be getting too much current leading to the funny noise? can it draw more current than it should? Or could my soldering be too crap and it not getting enough current? (should be compensated by the cable?)
I still have the old cable and can rig it up to test but its a bit of a faff. Otherwise Ive checked the starter bolts, fan belt and but the noise seems to come from the starter. Thinking aloud, pehaps comparing resistance between the two cables might tell something? What voltage should the starter see while cranking?
Thanks for your suggestions!