Compton Series 2000 starter

[Peter Howell 1Participant @peterhowell1]

My Myford Super 7 has a Compton Series 2000 starter.

Occasionally it doesn't switch on. The contactor jumps but doesn't lock on. If I manually press in the contactor block in (with an insulated screwdriver) it works. Then the starter will work normally for several stop/starts.

Is there something I can do or will I have to replace the whole unit?

[Peter Howell 1Participant @peterhowell1]

[john fletcher 1Participant @johnfletcher1]

No need of a new starter. I'm not familiar with a Crompton 2000, but most probably the latching /auxiliary contacts are in need of a careful clean. Disconnect the electric supply, remove the starter cover and using a torch you will see the contacts, insert a piece of paper between the contacts, carefully push the contacts closed, then pull out the paper. that usually does the trick. Also, have a look at the over load contacts, as they are in series with the latching ones. and they might be in need of the treatment. . John

[Peter Howell 1Participant @peterhowell1]

Thanks John, unfortunately I've just looked and the Crompton appears to be completely sealed. There are no contacts visible. I would have to dismantle the assembly to get to them. The same applies to the overload unit.

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