tohatsu m40c starter problem

[chaseasl]

My starter went out and I just received my new one yesterday, the only problem is I poped the old one off and can't get the new one on and I can't get the old one back on either, is there a trick to getting them to fit into place?

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: tohatsu m40c starter problem

No, It bolts right up...Did you get an aftermarket starter or a new one from a Nissan or Tohatsu dealer?

 

[chaseasl]

Re: tohatsu m40c starter problem

aftermarket, but to be honest, I couldn't even get the original to go back on it

 

[pvanv]

Re: tohatsu m40c starter problem

Was there some interference or something?

 

[chaseasl]

Re: tohatsu m40c starter problem

Don't know but the new one I got was too long, hooked the old one back up and now somehow it is working, I'm confused but happy for right now, sent the new one back for a refund

 

[pvanv]

Re: tohatsu m40c starter problem

How (what method did you use) did you diagnose the electric starter was bad in the first place?

 

[chaseasl]

Re: tohatsu m40c starter problem

jumper cables, grounding the negative and hooking the positive to the starter

 

[pvanv]

Re: tohatsu m40c starter problem

So maybe you had a stuck or worn brush. If they are worn very short, you can get new brushes.