Starter Issue

[Dave O]

On several occasions my starter has kept turning after the engine starts and bendix releases. What could be causing this? I'm still on the original 6 volt system.

 

[Dave O]

Anybody ever have this problem where the starter motor keeps running after the engine starts?

 

[Big hammer]

Starter switch is sticking, remove and clean the contacts!

 

[Dave O]

Sounds right. I'll check it out. Thanks!

 

[jax55]

Check the battery as well. A weak battery can cause sticking contacts as well.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Also check alignment of the push rod, as some of the repro switches don't exactly line up, and the rod will bind.

 

[Dave O]

Thanks for all the input!

 

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

ALWAYS push the starter FIRM & HARD, to lessen the chance of ARCING & "welding" the contacts together. ADD this to your FULL Sheet list of "HOW TO START YOUR DAMNED MODEL A"----"Maybe" thet's why CROOKS didn't use Model As????
Bill Stomper

 

[Ray in La Mesa]

Once you have the starter switch off, check to see if the bronze contact strip is not catching on the cardboard insulation on the sides.