You have to hit it REALLY HARD to invoke the cosmic forces....but it can be
done!
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Paul Bauman
> Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2002 6:15 PM
> To: 'Gordon Glasgow'; Autox (E-mail)
> Subject: RE: Starters??????????????
>
>
> What? No cosmic forces involved?
> Next you'll be telling us there aint no Santa!
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Gordon
> Glasgow
> Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2002 4:07 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Starters??????????????
>
>
> The solenoid is basically a great big electromagnetic switch. When you hit
> the
> key, the solenoid does two things. It connects the battery directly to the
> starter (acting like a relay) and it throws the small gear on the starter
> down
> the shaft to where it can engage the ring gear on the flywheel.
>
> Sometimes the lever/gear can jam and not want to move, or the gear will jam
> against the flywheel (usually when the teeth get worn). That's why whacking
> it
> with a hammer can help (if that's the problem).
>
> Gordon Glasgow
> Renton, WA
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Roman Rist
> > Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2002 3:32 PM
> > To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Starters??????????????
> >
> >
> > Can anyone explain why banging a starter with a hammer or such, will
> > make it work?
> >
> > Why do they do these wierd things??
> >
> > maybe someone besides myself would like to know as well.
> >
> > Roman
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