Can I energize my starter without the flywheel installed to test?

[lndwarrior]

Starting to test my electrical system and wondering if I can power the starter to check the electrical function without the flywheel attached? Or can this damage it?

It's a Skytech starter.

TIA
Gary

[cajunwings]

Should be fine. I wouldn't let it windup to high rpm. Skytec tech support is very helpful.

Don Broussard

RV 9 Rebuild in Progress

[spark68]

Be ready to disconnect the ground cable if you wiring is wrong or solenoid sticks for some reason. You might think about having a second person hold the start button (switch?) while you touch the ground to the battery for a second to confirm correct solenoid operation.

[skylor]

Originally Posted by spark68

Be ready to disconnect the ground cable if you wiring is wrong or solenoid sticks for some reason. You might think about having a second person hold the start button (switch?) while you touch the ground to the battery for a second to confirm correct solenoid operation.

Killing the master should take care of this...

[Jesse]

I often click the starter without the power wire connected to the starter to hear the solenoid click.

[Ironflight]

Originally Posted by Jesse

I often click the starter without the power wire connected to the starter to hear the solenoid click.

I do it this way as well, and check for voltage on the starter cable at the same time. I can be pretty sure the starter will spin once I connect it in that case.

[lr172]

This routinely done in testing starters. Does no damage.

[lndwarrior]

Not sure how or where I screwed up but something is shorted - arghhh!

[Ron B.]

Where do you have a fuse?

[lndwarrior]

Originally Posted by Ron B.

Where do you have a fuse?

I set up a test connection with an inline fuse to test one circuit at a time. It was this test fuse that blew.