Crunchy starter?

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  1. May 18, 2016 #1
    3ARTransport

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    Yesterday I noticed that when I start my 2010 cascsdia, DD15, that the starter makes a kinda crunchy sound for the first second of the start. The starter then cranks over as usual. Its done it since yesterday and I'm hoping it's not major. I'm thinking the Bendix is not fully engaged. Any thoughts. Thanks
     
    3ARTransport, May 18, 2016
    3ARTransport, May 18, 2016
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  3. May 18, 2016 #2
    Heavyd

    Heavyd Road Train Member

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    Yep, probably not cleanly engaging the ring gear. The starter is talking to you! Time for a new one!
     
    Heavyd, May 18, 2016
    Heavyd, May 18, 2016
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    bzinger Thanks this.
  4. May 18, 2016 #3
    peterbilt_2005

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    Check the mounting bolts. Could be loose. Before you yank it out, found a few trucks with a loose starter
     
    peterbilt_2005, May 18, 2016
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  5. May 18, 2016 #4
    allan5oh

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    Get it fixed ASAP whatever it is! If you keep going you can wreck the ring gear which requires pulling the transmission!
     
    allan5oh, May 18, 2016
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