Massey 65 diesel starter issue

bugaloo · Nov 20, 2014

Since it has gotten colder here in upstate NY I have to beat on the starter with a hammer to get it to go, never had a problem in warm weather....does this starter need to be oiled ..there are 4 large phillips head screws in it...do I need to to take them off to add machine oil or what??

dave

Dieseltech · Nov 20, 2014

Might try turning the solenoid top bat post bolt 1/2 turn as the head may be worn away. Disconnect the bat, remove all the wires and cable from the bolt, loosten the rear nut, push the bolt in and turn 1/2 turn and reassemble all removed wires and cable. If it does not help the starter may need brushes. Worth a try, I've fixed several this way.

ptfarmer · Nov 20, 2014

I'd put in new brushes, and new bushing(s), and or new bearing(s).

Bob N.Y. · Nov 20, 2014

I think those large Phillips head screws hold the field windings in place.

ptfarmer · Nov 20, 2014

(quoted from post at 17:42:53 11/20/14) I think those large Phillips head screws hold the field windings in place.

You are correct! Don't try to remove them.

Gearhead210 · Nov 21, 2014

We had a bad segment of our armature on our 65D. Only had an issue if the brushes stopped on that section.

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