[T3] bench testing engine

[Dave Hall]

Alternatively, the internal field coils may be shorting to the casing.

If you can use a VOM it should be easy to discover the short circuit.

Dave
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Dave Hall
Sent: 05 December 2012 16:11
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Subject: Re: [T3] bench testing engine

The wire from solenoid to starter motor goes through a grommet in the motor
housing to one of the motor brushes.  That might be missing/shorting.

If your car's got the cold start wire to the solenoid, is the other end
properly fitted - or you could simply remove from the solenoid to be sure.

Dave
UK VW Type 3&4 Club 

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[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of ken2k
Sent: 05 December 2012 15:06
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Subject: [T3] bench testing engine

i will try to limit myself to one question per day. todays question is why
the starter is shorting out the battery when i try to start it. i watched a
video on youtube any my electrical connections look ok and the trans is
grounded to the body and the trans is 12volt case so i cant see where the
problem is. any thoughts before i destroy another battery?? thanks kk