Smoking on start up (electrical)

[Curtisje]

Thanks for all the advice- got her back up and running!!

What fixed it in the end?

 

[MarcusOReallyus]

Do I need a 24V solenoid? Thanks

Nope. Just use the one mentioned in the Doghead sticky. You can find the sticky listed in the "Helpful Threads" section (see the top of the forum) and in the Wiki.

 

[pgp29646]

It turned out to be a fried starter solenoid and an issue with the spindle of the starter (was missing a bearing or something and the shaft was loose). Ordered a new starter from a shop that rebuilds them and it fires right up. Turns out the shop owner was a mechanic in the Army and knew a lot about the system. His warning to me was to never wear a ring or watch when working on a 24v system. ”Could fry off a finger” if contact was made! You might be able to replace the solenoid only. Easy fix really, just took time to figure out the issue. Folks on this thread were very helpful!
Good luck