Force Starter Motor Brushes

[kwk]

I pulled my starter motor apart because of intermittent trouble and found that a small metal bead that connects two of the brush wires to the electrical lead post had pulled off. Apparently it used to be spot welded in place, but now is free to move around inside the housing and possibly short the motor. I don't know how to secure it back in place. I don't if the problem makes sense because it is hard to describe, but is there some kind of high temperature conductive glue that could be used to secure this bead connector back in place?

 

[boating brad]

Re: Force Starter Motor Brushes

im not sure what your talking about but sounds like some flux and solder would fix it.

 

[Bco128]

Re: Force Starter Motor Brushes

i know what you are speaking of. mine did the same.as far as i have been able to determin there is no concuctive epoxy or other type of glue to use. the sodder sounds like a good idea but isnt.tried that as well.it is too weak to hold the soddering iron is not hot enoupf to heat the post base in order for the sodder to hold. i also tried using the sodder and a propane torch, also too weak. i took it to a wealding shop and the used an acetaleane torch and a brass brazing rod. cost me near to nothing and is holding very well so far.hope this helps.

 

[kwk]

Re: Force Starter Motor Brushes

Thanks for the idea. I also found the solder did not work. <br /><br />As I've been working on it, I also found a crack in the plastic insulator holding the brushes. This is allowing arcing to ground and is a bigger problem than the loose wire so I've ordered a whole new end cap assembly. Hopefully that will fix my intermittent starting problem.