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

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Old 12-14-2018 | 05:23 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 12-14-2018 | 05:28 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 12-14-2018 | 05:29 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 12-14-2018 | 05:31 PM
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If it is leaking change it about $10, just above the starter.
Old 12-14-2018 | 05:37 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 12-14-2018 | 05:39 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 12-14-2018 | 05:49 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 12-14-2018 | 05:51 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 12-14-2018 | 06:12 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 12-14-2018 | 06:41 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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