Mechanic seeking advice from other mechanics

[HoneyBadgerDC]

@Weisshund

I have not physically seen your engine nor been there when it was built so i cant say i saw them gauge the crank after machining, but it almost seems that they may have turned the crank too tight?

I doubt it’s just binding the starter, i think you’d know that since you already replaced it you’d have seen the gear taking horrendous wear and stuff.

Problem is, i don’t know of any reliable fix for that except pulling the crank, measuring it, then polishing to proper spec.
I have also seen this happen when someone put bearing caps on backwards.
Motor was god awful tight, good thing we torn it back open to see why.

In any case, problem is if the bearings are too tight, wearing them in might result in nearly shot bearings before the engine has the proper looseness Or a worn/damaged crank.

Did they warranty their work?

I am looking at it about the same way you are. The motor is just a tad tight. Just a tad slow when turning hard to even notice. This particular truck has a very marginal starting system meaning if anything at all is out of norm it is prone to sticking the starter.
Warranty was 6 months. I never really used the truck so wasn’t aware of the problem till well out of warranty.

[Weisshund]

Only real suggestion i have, if the starting system is that light and there is no option for different starters like a high torque gear reduced one is go take the thing out on a long highway trip, see if it will loosen up enough after about 500 miles.

Is this gas or diesel?
You may very well find a higher load solenoid for a different application, but the problem is will the starter winding and commutator and brushes hold up to the extra amps they are pulling.

[HoneyBadgerDC]

@Weisshund

Only real suggestion i have, if the starting system is that light and there is no option for different starters like a high torque gear reduced one is go take the thing out on a long highway trip, see if it will loosen up enough after about 500 miles.

Is this gas or diesel?
You may very well find a higher load solenoid for a different application, but the problem is will the starter winding and commutator and brushes hold up to the extra amps they are pulling.

I found a 300 amp on line I think will work fine up to 600 amp surge. I think it will do the trick.