15-09-2018, 11:31 PM
My 1927 Chummy has records showing a few refurbs of its bacon slicer starter motor. It can’t have done that many miles to have the overhaul repeated.
When I took ownership of the car, the starter would turn, but as if the battery was no longer serviceable. A fresh battery was no improvement. The switch contacts were clean and not burnt. The commutator was thick with carbon. Carburettor cleaner sprayed and the commutator cleaned and the brushes exercised. The starter now works with enthusiasm.
Is it possible that there the starter motor brushes are too soft a material?
If so, who supplies appropriate brushes?
I have heard of others who have experienced similar issues.
Roly
When I took ownership of the car, the starter would turn, but as if the battery was no longer serviceable. A fresh battery was no improvement. The switch contacts were clean and not burnt. The commutator was thick with carbon. Carburettor cleaner sprayed and the commutator cleaned and the brushes exercised. The starter now works with enthusiasm.
Is it possible that there the starter motor brushes are too soft a material?
If so, who supplies appropriate brushes?
I have heard of others who have experienced similar issues.
Roly
1931 RN, 1933 APD