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Can't start. Changed the battery - some clicking and whistle - what could be?

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Old Dec 14, 2018 | 04:23 PM
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fly wheel looks dry, can't figure out from where too much grease inside...

So does it mean each year and even engine have their own starter model??? I thought it should be the same - isn't it?
Old Dec 14, 2018 | 04:28 PM
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The oil/grease is probably from a leaking oil pressure switch or a long list of slpoppy oil changes.
does it mean that I should replace the oil pressure switch? Cz all the engine underneath is dirty with oil. How does it look and where is it located? Is it expensive?

Old Dec 14, 2018 | 04:29 PM
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They probably are the same. Why not get a new/rebuilt one from a store that can tell? On eBay you only save $3 used.
Old Dec 14, 2018 | 04:31 PM
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If it is leaking change it about $10, just above the starter.
Old Dec 14, 2018 | 04:37 PM
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on eBay the new starter is $31, on a junk yard next to me is $27 but not the same year - nobody knows will it fit or won't. Brushes on eBay is $15.

Refurbished starter next to me is $60 smth.

Probably will take off on the junk yard. I hope it should be the same.
Old Dec 14, 2018 | 04:39 PM
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Jay23 quote: "I'm a heavy duty diesel truck tech. Have some experience, also fixing my motorcycles since 10 y.o."

Really not getting all these basic mechanical questions from a guy whose supposed to be mechanic.
Old Dec 14, 2018 | 04:49 PM
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It means I used 2 stroke motocross motorcycles with no starters. Was working with trucks as an entry level tech. I didn't tell I'm extra class mechanic - right?
Old Dec 14, 2018 | 04:51 PM
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OK, yes the starters will fit from year to year, however there might be slight differences.
try the $27.00 one , if that works, great! Money saved.

about the oil sending unit

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-...ng-unit-57962/
Old Dec 14, 2018 | 05:12 PM
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Used motors are used. Your old one was used. See anything in common?
Changing brushes went out in 1960, this is the 21st century.
Old Dec 14, 2018 | 05:41 PM
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the reason - I cleaned whole starter and at the end started to clean that lid with brushes - to replace new brushes now for me - just 1 minute(just 2 small bolts).
I believe almost all those refurbished starters have replaced brushes. But probably nobody will sell just the brushes.



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