Mack700 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Hello All About 8 years ago I took a E6 out of my 1995 CL and put in a E9 500 that had a 24 volt starter I changed it to a 12 volt and ever since about every 1 1/2 to 2 years the starter has to be replaced I have had other Mack trucks over the years and have never had problems like this. Do the E9's need the 24 Volt starters for some reason Thanks !!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1461-starter-problems/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Hello All About 8 years ago I took a E6 out of my 1995 CL and put in a E9 500 that had a 24 volt starter I changed it to a 12 volt and ever since about every 1 1/2 to 2 years the starter has to be replaced I have had other Mack trucks over the years and have never had problems like this. Do the E9's need the 24 Volt starters for some reason Thanks !!!!!!!!!! could be that the 24v starter was either more powerful or better built for cranking an E9. Air starters seem to be lower maintenence and more reliable. Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1461-starter-problems/#findComment-7225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 12 volt starter will draw higher amps, therefore needs heavier cables. You might be getting a voltage drop with the old cables and burning up the starter? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1461-starter-problems/#findComment-7248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 12 volt starter will draw higher amps, therefore needs heavier cables. You might be getting a voltage drop with the old cables and burning up the starter?Thats a good point about the cables but the cables would burn up, not the starter because it would just get a lower voltage. Was the starter you put in new, rebuilt or used? I think its just not strong enough for the task. Those starters are series wound so they draw as much current as needed. A smaller starter will draw more current then its rated for which would lead to overheating and then buring out the windings after a while. Did you change the start system to 12v too? I know it sounds stupid but its worth asking. Although I doubt a 12V could take that many starts before burning up on 24v. Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1461-starter-problems/#findComment-7250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Trucking Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Hello All About 8 years ago I took a E6 out of my 1995 CL How did an E-6 wind up in a 95 CL?An E7 maybe?Just wondering. Quote "If You Can't Shift It Smoothly, You Shouldn't Be Driving It" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1461-starter-problems/#findComment-7251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack700 Posted August 27, 2006 Author Share Posted August 27, 2006 The CL was a glider I had a E6 ready to go and I put it in till I found the E9 I wanted. I worked the truck and saved some $$$ and then put the big motor in. And thanks for all the feedback on starter problem Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1461-starter-problems/#findComment-7253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD DOG Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 I HAVE 3 E9s AND THEY ALL HAVE 12VOLT STARTERS THEY SEEM TO TURN THEM JUST FINE. THE ONLY PROBLEM I EVER HAD WAS WITH MY 92 MH613 THE CHARGING SYSTEM WAS 24VOLT ON IT, AND IT WOULD ONLY CHARGE THE LEFT SIDE BATTERIES. SO I CHANGED THE CHARGING SYSTEM OVER TO 12 VOLT. IT SEEMS TO WORK ALRIGHT SO FAR. AS FAR AS I KNOW A 12 VOLT STARTER IS PRETTY MUCH STANDARD ON AN E9. WHAT KIND OF STARTER HAVE YOU BEEN USING? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1461-starter-problems/#findComment-7274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack700 Posted August 29, 2006 Author Share Posted August 29, 2006 The last 2 I put on were Mack reman starters and the one before that was a brand new one and it lasted about as long as the reman ones Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1461-starter-problems/#findComment-7288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cummings Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I would make sure I had heavy enough cables on it. Low voltage will burn up starters. What starter is on it? A delco 40-MT? If so I think the next heavier one is the 50-MT. I'm pretty sure you can get the right nose and drive gear for it to bolt up. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/1461-starter-problems/#findComment-7644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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