Hi Jim,
It seems that it should kick. If the car has been sitting in a moist
environment (even occasionally) the starter could have frozen. You might
try tapping the side of the starter (not the solenoid) with a hammer and
again try the contacts that you described. Don't tap anything that might
be bakelight type material. I think the center of the end of the starter
motor might have an area that is "tap sensitive". Mine crumbled there.
You might also try removing the starter and bench test it.
Good luck,
Jay
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On Fri, 27 Dec 2002 07:54:10 -0500 "James Henningsen" <jdhenn@cfl.rr.com>
writes:
> Thanks for all of the suggestions out there. I should have stated
> that the
> whole dash and ignition switch are out of the car and on its way to
> their
> new home in NC. The wiring is all disconnected in the interior,
> etc. I can
> jump start my 75 at the starter relay with a screwdriver but the 76
> is wired
> slightly different. I'll reread Dan Masters electrical portion
> again and
> see if I can figure something out. I thought a hot lead to the
> starter A
> post would have kicked in the starter but no luck.
>
> Happy Holidays.
> Jim Henningsen
> Kissimmee, FL
> 74,75,76 TR6
> 80 TR8 (x2)
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