Series 3 Starter Motor + terminal loose, can it be tightened?

dvb668w · Jan 6, 2017

Hi,
Just a quick question...
the power connector on the back of my ser 3 petrol starter motor is very loos and hence not making a good enough connection.

Can I get to it and tighten it or do i need to order another one?

Thanks Andy

puddlejumper · Jan 6, 2017

You should be able to strip it and tighten it up. Take it off and have a go, you can't be any worse off...

dvb668w · Jan 6, 2017

anyone know if there is an exploded view of a starter motor on line anywhere?

John S · Jan 6, 2017

The parts/ workshop manual has an exploded diagram. The important connection is the lead from the battery to the back of the alternator but it's a simple plug fit. It can become loose. It's not a very solid fit, can appear to loose.

RobertP · Jan 14, 2017

Be careful not to overtighten. I sheared one of the terminals on my alternator once; luckily had enough left to bodge it, but it didn't need much force to break it.

dvb668w · Jan 14, 2017

just got it off and the whole thread has been stripped

I'm currently fighting with the 2 screws to see if i can change the connector but im starting to think about a replacement...

Has anyone tried those £107 ones off of ebay ???

And thinking further forward can a hand crank drive dog be fitted to a military 5 bearing engine (mine just has a nut)

thanks Andy

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