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1988 M998 Starter motor stuck while cranking over, pull the seat as fast as I could to disconnect the batteries.
Apparently I was not fast enough. When I went to connect the battery cables, I got a lot more spark than normal. (should be none)
The starter got stuck on me once before a couple...
That’s normal huh?
Doesn’t explain Why the first starters Bendix stuck in the flex plate and never disengaged. Hence why it burned up I assume?
So I wonder why the solenoid was making noise and it was so hot after cranking hours before.
Is it possible that the KDS “smart start” box kept...
HMMWV M988 1988 w/ 6.2 NA
Started the truck one day, drove it a couple miles, parked it.
Went out to start it and as soon as I turn the ignition to run, I hear sparks flying / arcing.
I crawl under the truck and see the Negative terminal on the Starter is MELTED OFF. (original HMMWV starter...
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