soldering starter brushes

[aircobra]

has anyone done this? i've tried, but my soldering iron is too wimpy.

will the 100W unit from supersheap be enough. also lots of discussion on the type of solder

the soldering irons that i can see on youtube for this job seems to be massive

[Retro Z]

Why?

I bought a  280zx reduction gear starter motor off ebay for $150. One of the best upgrades i've done. Starts easier and is quiet in operation and half the weight.

Edited September 28, 2018 by Retro Z

[Cozza]

^^^^

Schwing

[GregTas]

To answer you question. Yes I have done it.

The 100 watt iron will be too small.You do need a very big iron because copper is a great conductor of heat and so the winding takes all the heat away from the location you're trying to solder the brush onto. It's not an easy job. You need a lot of heat fast so you don't overheat the rest of the winding. Tin both surfaces first, then fuse together.

I'd say 200-250 watt iron. They're not cheap and so for a one off job not really worth buying one. Perhaps you could borrow an iron from somewhere? Or a nice auto elec could possibly solder the brushes on for you.

or find another scrap starter with ok brushes

or may perhaps cheaper to just buy another going one.

 

[Retro Z]