tkobes43 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 (edited) Many of you know i just recently got that 07 International 4400 about a month ago. Im running into issues. When i go to crank the truck up in the morning nothing happens. It goes through its gauge calibration and stuff but when i turn the key to crank the engine all i hear is click. I try again click. and again click... Some times the 3rd time it will fire up but not always. I was stuck at my buddies house for a hour cause i couldn't get the dang thing started! Then after trying to start it with the clicking noise and shit the starter started to smoke like a bitch. Smelt like burnt marshmallows. I'm wondering what could be the issue! The starter is only a few months old, maybe 5 at the most!!! I check all the connections and they're all tight! If you have any idea whats wrong please let me know... I don't feel like spending 700 dollars to get it checked at international...TomAnother thing i forgot to add! When i turn the truck off after driving it, all my lights flash on the outside, head lights, parking lights, etc. It does it 2 or 3 times lasting about 2-4 seconds each... Its really odd..... Starting to think its a electrical issue? Ground maybe? I don't know.. To many things it can be. Edited May 22, 2012 by TBone Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25228-question-for-you-truck-experts/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Relay,Bendix. Idk My Cat does that sometimes. Click,click,click then VROOM Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25228-question-for-you-truck-experts/#findComment-120562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Its annoying as hell!!! Wanna get the dang thing fixed dammit.Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25228-question-for-you-truck-experts/#findComment-120564 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Its annoying as hell!!! Wanna get the dang thing fixed dammit.TomTypically in starter motor that is caused by lack of current flow to the field windings of the starter. I don't know if your engine uses a permanent magnet type gear reduction starter, or conventional. Check your electrical connections first as they are most likely suspect, then evaluate the magnetic contactor, (solenoid switch). You can do this by removing the cable that powers the starter motor and with a multimeter across the terminals, (input, and output) turn the ignition switch and there should be very close to nothing as far as voltage reading. Given that you stated the starter motor was physically smoking is almost a dead giveaway this is probably not any good but bad grounding can cause this to burn up.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25228-question-for-you-truck-experts/#findComment-120566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Typically in starter motor that is caused by lack of current flow to the field windings of the starter. I don't know if your engine uses a permanent magnet type gear reduction starter, or conventional. Check your electrical connections first as they are most likely suspect, then evaluate the magnetic contactor, (solenoid switch). You can do this by removing the cable that powers the starter motor and with a multimeter across the terminals, (input, and output) turn the ignition switch and there should be very close to nothing as far as voltage reading.Given that you stated the starter motor was physically smoking is almost a dead giveaway this is probably not any good but bad grounding can cause this to burn up.RobRob, Read my edit i made in my first post! Does that seem like a bad ground/electrical issue when the lights flash? Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25228-question-for-you-truck-experts/#findComment-120567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Rob, Read my edit i made in my first post! Does that seem like a bad ground/electrical issue when the lights flash?Very possibly a ground issue at the root.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25228-question-for-you-truck-experts/#findComment-120573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Hopefully that is the cause of this whole mess! I will keep you guys updated.Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25228-question-for-you-truck-experts/#findComment-120577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Many of you know i just recently got that 07 International 4400 about a month ago. Im running into issues. When i go to crank the truck up in the morning nothing happens. It goes through its gauge calibration and stuff but when i turn the key to crank the engine all i hear is click. I try again click. and again click... Some times the 3rd time it will fire up but not always. I was stuck at my buddies house for a hour cause i couldn't get the dang thing started! Then after trying to start it with the clicking noise and shit the starter started to smoke like a bitch. Smelt like burnt marshmallows. I'm wondering what could be the issue! The starter is only a few months old, maybe 5 at the most!!! I check all the connections and they're all tight! If you have any idea whats wrong please let me know... I don't feel like spending 700 dollars to get it checked at international...TomAnother thing i forgot to add! When i turn the truck off after driving it, all my lights flash on the outside, head lights, parking lights, etc. It does it 2 or 3 times lasting about 2-4 seconds each... Its really odd..... Starting to think its a electrical issue? Ground maybe? I don't know.. To many things it can be. Also make sure that your motor is grounded to your frame Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25228-question-for-you-truck-experts/#findComment-120579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Well its the starter fellas! Just bought one from my local diesel shop, Supposed to be better then the one i had on it before. I had a Leece Neville on the truck... Never heard of that brand but i bought a Delco for $366.89 dollars. Never heard of Leece Neville, so maybe the Delco will be better!! Ill keep you guys updated on the progress..Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25228-question-for-you-truck-experts/#findComment-120635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyGunner Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Good deal, now time to turn and burn and make some $$$$$$$$$. Quote The problems we face today exist because the people who work for a living are outnumbered by the people who vote for a living.The government can only "give" someone what they first take from another. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25228-question-for-you-truck-experts/#findComment-120638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Good deal, no time to turn and burn and make some $$$$$$$$$.10-4 good buddy!!! Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25228-question-for-you-truck-experts/#findComment-120639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Leece-Neville is usually a pretty good product, we have their alternators on our firetrucks as per our specs. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/25228-question-for-you-truck-experts/#findComment-120645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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