John
I understand that the motor is out, and you are just trying to get it to check compression. The solenoid should be mounted on the starter. All you need to do is ground the positive battery lead to the starter and place the negative lead on the solenoid stud. Then press the button on the back of the solenoid. If the solenoid was removed from the starter then make sure the stud on the starter is tight (or it won't work) and just touch it with the negative lead from the battery. If nothing happens, then remove the metal band around the starter and make sure the brushes are making contact with the armature. If it still doesn't work, remove the 2 bolts holding the starter together, take it apart and clean the armature and replace the brushes if needed. These steps usually gets the starter to spin while it is off the car. If the starter drive does not engage, that's a different story.
Thank you. I will check the starter from the 262 using your recommendations, and see what needs to be done to get it spinning for me again.
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John
As far as I am aware, the only difference between the starters for Step-downs (262 and 308)is the mounting of the solenoid. Earlier models had it mounted on the starter itself, and later had it on the inner fender on the left hand side. 232 motors had a smaller starter, which is the same as the Jet. This can be used on splasher motors (6 cyl) by spacing it forward to clear the rear bushing collar from the ring gear.
Geoff
Thanks! Good to know. It looks like I'm going to need proper shouldered studs no matter what else ends up happening, and as the 232 starter is lighter-duty, if I go with the 262 I'll go with the original starter for it.
If you have the engine out it's no big deal to fit the studs, but if in the car it's quite a job. best bet is to use shanked bolts inserted from the rear, with the shank coming almost right though to the starter plate. Before you tighten fully, tap the starter in towards the block to make sure it is position properly. Good luck
Geoff
Thank you, will do!
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