jason22

does anyone know how to seal or where to buy a waterproof starter for a 22re. thanks

wyoming9

iTrader: (1)

Just curious why

Could be interesting as you would also need to seal the bell housing

jason22

I went Mudding about two weeks ago for the first time with this truck and hit a deep water hole. Had water over the passenger side off the seat. Not good. Since then my starter doesn't want to engage without some help. It's only a mud truck. I never sees the road. So I was wondering if there is anything I can do to save the starter from doing this next time besides staying out the water?

srozell

I am unaware of any waterpoof starter.

Water itself shouldn't cause a problem. I would be more inclined to believe that the water was causing a short somewhere near the starter, or that the starter is coincidentally due for new brushes anyway.

jason22

It worked good till I stuck it the mud and water. Now it's hurting

srozell

If you're sure. Take it apart and look at it. Find out why it's not working.

Test it directly against a battery and listen to it, then open it up and see what you can see.

A lot of people bury their trucks in mud and water and they don't have problems with it.

You might be special, but find out why.

wyoming9

iTrader: (1)

I am thinking you got enough dried mud that your solenoid contacts are not making contact. Could be mud keeping the brushes from contacting the armature

could also be they were pitted all ready and it was time for a change . In the case of brushes they were about shot

If you have a poor ground the added mud might be enough to not make it work if your starter was on the way out already

xxxtreme22r

X2 on the solenoid contacts. probably just mud on already bad contacts. cheap and easy fix.

delmert

I know this is an old post.. wondering if anybody has figured out this problem... I just get the rebuilt ones from o'reilly's half the time mine still have the warranty
But during mudding season I go through them like crazy...
Went in a water hole last week.. I've been beating on my starter all week...

wyoming9

iTrader: (1)

If you like the water so much sell your truck and get a boat

delmert

That's just not reasonable. I'd have to get a boat license.
If I could afford one those boat/cars that's what I really need. Lmao

wyoming9

iTrader: (1)

You could perhaps try and coat the solenoid in that brush on electrical tape.

Perhaps Silicone caulk might work as well.

I think the major problem is getting mud on the contacts or enough grit that the plunger does not move like it should.

delmert

I'd imagine a starter doesnt need to breath does it? water tight seal.. maybe see if i can fit one those dehumidifying packets in it

Would it be better to keep it douced in wd-40
or think that might short it out?

osv

see if this helps: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Starter.shtml