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starter rotates but will not disengage

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by zenon9, Jun 14, 2006.

  1. zenon9

    zenon9 New Member

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    1985 FLHT with a Drag Specalties high torque starter

    Problem/Help - Starter rotates but will not disengage after pressing the start button. I had to disconnect the battery cable to get the starter to stop turn on several attempts to crank the engine. Kill switch has no effect on the situation. Battery cables get really hot during this time.

    I have replaced the solenoid and still had the same thing happen several times.

    Tell me - what the heck is going on here ???
    zenon9, Jun 14, 2006
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  3. Old Fart on 87FLH

    Old Fart on 87FLH New Member

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    Welcome to the forum Zenon9, my guess would've been the solenoid too. If you post this at the "Tech Talk" forum, you'll probably get plenty of responses. Hope you find your answer......ride safe!:)
    Old Fart on 87FLH, Jun 14, 2006
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  4. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    get the service manual out and check where the start relay is at. when you push the button the relay supplies the power to the solonoid. if the relay is hanging, it will not kill the power to the solonoid........have fun!!!!!!
    chuck
    chucktx, Jun 15, 2006
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  5. Old Fart on 87FLH

    Old Fart on 87FLH New Member

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    Zenon, ...dang, I guess we was already in "tech talk", when I posted. I was jumping around looking at the other forums, and forgot where I was!:confused: Gettin' old is sometimes a real pain-in-the- Butt!!:D
    Old Fart on 87FLH, Jun 16, 2006
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  6. zenon9

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    zenon9

    Resolution to my starter problem - Presently fixed:)
    zenon9, Jun 17, 2006
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  7. zenon9

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    zenon9

    New S&S engine installed at Harley Dealer
    Problem: Starter will not disengage
    Installer put starter clutch oil seal in backwards. This caused jamming in reverse travel.
    Solution: Removed outer primary replaced oil seal and sanded starter clutch shaft. Replaced cover.
    Problem: Starter now engages immediately when battery cables connect.
    Solution: Replaced old starter relay with a new relay.

    A Big Thanks to all who replied to my post.

    All repairs were made in my gargage by me.

    Been there - Done that - I feel you - Here it is - Go for it.

    Thanks Again:)
    zenon9, Jun 17, 2006
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  8. CD

    CD Guest

    I moved it to the right forum
    CD, Jun 17, 2006
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