planetdugger

Hi every one. First off I have read through the entire electrical topic for a similar problem. I have a 2003 ch613 that has been slow to turn over for a week or so. Sometimes it would just click, like the battery's were dead or the solenoid was bad. I checked the wires last week and didn't find anything wrong. I also checked the battery's, and they are fine. Well a driver tried to start it yesterday and he said and it tried to start, but then he smelled burning wires. I had a look and sure enough the little solenoid wire and a larger wire to the starter were burnt up close to the starter. I think the starter is bad, but want a few more opinions. I would like to know how much juice should come through the little wire to the solenoid, and how much should come through the large wire. I read everything before I post hoping to find a solution. Haven't had any luck with this little problem. Any help sure would save the day. thanks in advance.

Hi every one. I am new here as well as new to these big trucks. I gotta say I love these mack trucks! Better than anything else here in the oilfields. I am a service mechanic for a friends trucking company. I spend most of my time working or reading so I can be better at my job. well I have a lot of research to do so I better get to it. I am glad to have a resource like this. thanks