1975 Volkswagen Beetle Remove Starter Motor Vehicle Test Battery Works Well Put

1975 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
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When i remove my starter motor from the vehicle and test it with a battery it works well. Then i put it in and it turns for approx two or three turns and then it sticks and the starter starts to get hot and i have to disconnect the battery. when i hit the starter with a hammer it comes loose from the flywheel..what could the problem be?
Jan 22, 2013 at 6:42 PM
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Try starting it by jumping the terminals on the starter while it is mounted to the transmission.... if it does not hang-up like that, then I would suspect the ignition switch.

Remove the ignition switch wire from the starter to make sure it is not interfering.

Thomas
Jan 22, 2013 at 8:17 PM
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