Mr. T. Minnesota
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Just returned from northern Minnesota doing maintenance on the HD3 Allis. One issue was to clean the sludge out of my fuel tank. I used acetone and it worked very well. Fuel will be treated from now on.
Second issue is a smoking grinding starter. Batteries are new and fully charged condition. Lately it has been giving indications of internal problems. Removed the starter and took it apart and found that the brushes are in need of replacement. I also believe the bushings may be worn so bad that the armature is shorting making it grind and smoke when engaged. Has anyone tried to remove the bushings from a Delco starter and if so do you have any suggestions. I believe there may be three bushings. Any and all ideas are welcome.
Thanks
Just returned from northern Minnesota doing maintenance on the HD3 Allis. One issue was to clean the sludge out of my fuel tank. I used acetone and it worked very well. Fuel will be treated from now on.
Second issue is a smoking grinding starter. Batteries are new and fully charged condition. Lately it has been giving indications of internal problems. Removed the starter and took it apart and found that the brushes are in need of replacement. I also believe the bushings may be worn so bad that the armature is shorting making it grind and smoke when engaged. Has anyone tried to remove the bushings from a Delco starter and if so do you have any suggestions. I believe there may be three bushings. Any and all ideas are welcome.
Thanks