Diesel engine. Sometimes starter will not engage. I can hear a clicking noise when attempting to start. If was a car I would replace the Bendix. Does it just some times. My question is there a solenoid between the starter and switch? thanks
I understand that people do add a relay to the starter switch on the Bendix and it helps them a lot
there are reply's for the problem your posting about on the 1845 case. i have one and am still chasing the fix!
My 1845C had this issue. Where I'm at we don't really need the ether assist so I took it loose and made it a start button. This bypassed the start relay and fixed the problem. Mainly it's a power wire from the switch to the button and a wire from the other side of the button to the start solenoid
good to know thanks
I had the exact same problem with my 1840. It was intermittent. I could hear the starter solenoid click but the starter would not spin. Apparently a common issue with 1840/1845. After doing a internet search, I decided to try the additional relay and it's worked perfectly since. The theory is that the small wire to the S terminal doesn't provide enough power to fully pull in the solenoid.
thanks so much
Solenoid contacts could be burnt. Common problem with Nippondenso starters but can also happen on other makes of starters. Adding a relay helps a lot but good to make sure copper contacts are clean. Can sand them if they are black.
how difficult is it to remove the solenoid?
Not very. 2 bolts to remove the starter and cables. 2 bolts for the solenoid. Very easy to get rebuild kits, even on Amazon. I generally replace the plunger, unless the old one isn’t too pitted. Replace the copper contacts, hopefully the bushings aren’t too broken down from heat.
I am thinking of adding a remote solenoid for the starter. I have done some searching but did not find a wiring diagram. Would it be better to check the starter solenoid first?
I got a solenoid with no directions but it's pretty simple to figure out. There are some video's that show how to wire them too.
thanks
Did the exact same thing to my 1845C and it has worked perfectly for years. There was a how to do this Mod on this forum that I followed and it worked perfect.
I went through all the effort of removing the starter through the rear. Not as easy with only room for one hand by yourself. I took the starter apart only to find out it was good as new inside. Bench tested it to be fine. Put it back in and a little click but no spinnie. Grabbed a little jumper wire and crossed the B+ terminal to the S and it cranked right over. I put the external relay on and used what was the S wire to excite the external relay and no problems since.
where is the b terminal? I guess the S is the small wire going to the starter? thanks
The B+ terminal is the fat 12 volt+ wire from the battery. If you jump from that directly to the small S wire, the starter should turn
got it thanks
what brand solenoid? They look like the ones Fords use.
Yes. The old Ford type. Have you confirmed operation by jumping?
not yet the darn thing is working for the moment