Has anyone experience this? I'm certain the starter solenoid is toast. Also to ck the starter, I went direct with external batter to the starter, and no spin, so this most likely is shot. (skytech) There was some belief that if the starter stuck engaged, it would turn into a DC motor, generating the amps to burn the wire like it did. After talking with skytech, I've realized this is hogwash, as well it sticking, which also learned that to be highly unlikely and if it did, at the engine spin or RMPS, the starter has a clutch and that gear would only free wheel. So, I didn't know the battery could smoke that thick of wire. I lastly could believe that the key switch stuck to the "start" possition. If this is the case, i could find that to be the issue right now with a meter. I'm not about to throw $165 at a new switch without verification. (btw, I will be keeping this type of starting method)
I'll pull the starter tomorrow and most likely sending off for remanned unit, it it is dead, which I'm pretty sure it is. I did find that a diode had not been installed on the master solenoid, which may have helped to weld the start circuit together in the switch...if it is indeed the issue. Lastly, the flywheel gear looks brand new. Thx for listening. DM
I'll pull the starter tomorrow and most likely sending off for remanned unit, it it is dead, which I'm pretty sure it is. I did find that a diode had not been installed on the master solenoid, which may have helped to weld the start circuit together in the switch...if it is indeed the issue. Lastly, the flywheel gear looks brand new. Thx for listening. DM
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