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Old July 25th, 2022, 05:27 AM
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Default Re: 65 K1000 305E Starter 'clunk'

Definitely an electrical problem. Please tell me that it also does that with the dash mounted starter switch and not just the remote switch. Paranoia says bad remote switch. If it does it with both, it's a sticky solenoid/bad solenoid. Wiring/cabling/ground thing.

NEXT is something you REALLY REALLY have to be thorough with so we can move on without missing it.
1. Triple check your battery at a reliable shop. The starter draws +/- 400 amps. Battery will show good charge but break down under load. Never trust a battery.
2. NO PAINT OR GREASE on starter mounting surface.
3. NO PAINT OR GREASE on bell housing mating surface.
4. Battery ground goes on starter mounting bolt. Clean bolt surfaces there.
5. Both ends of battery ground cable and it's clamps/ring terminal, tight, shinny clean, new good condition. CABLE: 2 ga min.
6. Both ends of battery positive cable and it's clamps/ring terminal, tight, shinny clean, new good condition. CABLE: 2 ga Min.
7. Battery posts, clean shinny, tight clamps.
8. Need ground straps from motor to frame, frame to body, NO PAINT.

You must not assume all is good, something is not good. So give these things we speak of a real test, not just a look.

If all that checks out, I say solenoid...or slap one on now. Maybe even a bad starter. We await your success. We will stay with you if you keep us updated.

Last edited by AZKen; July 25th, 2022 at 06:58 PM.
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