starter motor problems

[haddock_n_chips]

Hey
my starter motor packed up a couple of weeks ago so i got another one off here (2nd hand)

however this one seems to have packed up too!

might just be a case of bad luck or im hoping its nothing more serious causing the starters to pack in!

Anyhoot

i disconnectted the motor from the engine and got some one to turn the key, its spins over but not hugely fast. When its connected in the engine you can just hear the solenoid click and then nothing. not even an attempt to turn the engine. It bump starts fine.

ive whacked it, oiled it rocked it in gear but still no luck

anyone got any ideas? or is it easier to just replace it?!

WiLL........

[the edmundator]

Could be an earthing problem? Also worth saying that if you've got the time and patience, you can probably get new bushes and so on to refurbish your existing starter motor.

[monzajake]

Had the same prob a sort while ago, replaced the starter, and battery..After a couple of weeks the same prob again.
After cleaning the earth leads up, all seems well to this day..

[haddock_n_chips]

twas indeed the earthing

the cable and points etc were all filthy so cleaned em up and off she went :)

cheers

WiLL......