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What happens when you use the pull starter with the engine running?
Using the pull starter with the engine running can cause damage to the starter mechanism and the engine itself. The pull starter is designed for starting the engine, and engaging it while the engine is already operating can create excessive tension on the starter cord and internal components. This can lead to potential breakage or malfunction of the pull starter system. Additionally, it may pose a safety risk if the cord snaps or if the engine stalls unexpectedly.
Where is the starter fuse located?
At the back end of the engine is a large ring gear connected to the engine crankshaft. If there is a starter (some engines do not have starters) it will be mounted in the engine such that the bendix gear of the starter can engage the ring gear and spin the crankshaft. It's called a bendix because it jumps out to engage the ring gear (while the starter motor is running) and retracts off of the ring gear once the engine is running (starter motor no longer running). It is typically access from under the car. If you must replace it, let the engine cool off first. Otherwise the starter will be just as hot as the engine is.
What is a one way clutch on a starter motor?
A one-way clutch on a starter motor, often referred to as a starter drive or overrunning clutch, allows the starter motor to engage the engine's flywheel to start the engine but prevents the motor from being driven by the engine once it starts. This mechanism ensures that when the engine is running, the starter motor does not experience damage from back-driven forces. It typically consists of rollers or pawls that engage in one direction and disengage when the direction reverses. This design is crucial for protecting the starter motor and ensuring efficient engine operation.
What does the starter pinion gear engage to crank the engine?
Usually, the engine flywheel. A solenoid in the starter moves the starter pinion shaft forward (or backward depending on how it is mounted to the engine) to engage the outside edge of the flywheel (which has teeth to match the pinion gear).
Your car won't start what could it be?
Need more info like, does the starter engage? Does the starter turn the engine over? Does the starter turn the engine over but the engine does not run?
What happens when you turn the key with the engine on?
You re-engage the starter and you can damage the bendix, or the gear on the starter drive for the engine. It makes a grinding sound and will ruin the starter.
My Engine makes a hi winning noise like the starter is not catching but belts are turning 1989 prelude?
Are you just trying to start the engine, or is it already running? If it is running it sounds like the power steering pump is bad.
Will a car run with out the starter in it?
Certainly. Once the engine is running the starter is not needed.
if your engine is already on and your turn the ignition key again what damages can be done?
Turning the ignition key while the engine is already running can potentially cause damage to the ignition system, including the starter motor and solenoid. This action can lead to unnecessary wear or failure of these components due to the starter attempting to engage while the engine is powered. Additionally, it may create electrical issues or shorts that could affect other systems in the vehicle. Overall, it's advisable to avoid turning the key in this manner to prevent such risks.
What can cause a starter to keeep turning after engine starts already changed solenoid?
There's a special spring-loaded cog at the end of the starter that's meant to engage when the starter is going and to retract when it isn't. If this special(Bendix) cog don't retract, the starter will remain engaged. You'll have to pull the starter and look at the axle at the end by the flywheel.
If your starter whines loud while at idle Is it the starter that needs replacing or it is the flywheel?
If the starter is whining while the engine is running at an idle you have a problem with the ignition switch or the starter solenoid is stuck. The starter should not be engaged while the engine is running unless you are holding the key over on the start position.
Ford starter motor turns but doesn't engage engine and the flywheel and starter are fine what next?
thanks how many holding blots and where bad bendix (starter drive) if the spring in the starter bendix is weak or broken it will not engage the flywheel; but the starter will turn normally. bad thing is ,you have to pull the starter..good luck..
