If it's '63 with original solenoid, you can try the
manual push button built into it. (look for a rubber
boot on the front of the solenoid, and push firmly.
Make SURE the car is in neutral with ign OFF).
--- "Mitchell, Douglas (D.B.)" <dmitchel@ford.com>
wrote:
>
> Claes,
>
> It sounds as if your starter solenoid has packed it
> in. You might
> try tapping on the solenoid to see if it helps. If
> you can put a
> breaker bar on the engine and turn it over, then the
> starter isn't
> jammed against the flywheel. The only other
> possibility is that the
> wiring has fried.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Doug Mitchell
> dmitchel@ford.com
> dmitchel@ismi.net
> '73 Spitfire 1500
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Claes.Lagercrantz@eu.pnu.com
> [mailto:Claes.Lagercrantz@eu.pnu.com]
> Sent: Thursday, December 16, 1999 2:46 AM
> To: spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject:
>
>
>
> Hi!
>
> I have newly become an owner of a Spitfire4
> modelyear 1963. Any one
> how can help me on this.
>
> Problem:
>
> Starter motor does not move.
>
> Facts:
>
> - Batterie is OK!
> - There is a "click" sound when I turn the
> ignistion key. Probably the
> starter relay.
> - Worked properly when I collected the car but
> problem arised once I
> got it off the trailer.
>
> Anyone who could give me some hints where to start
> the problem
> shooting ?
>
>
> Claes
> Sweden
>
> Spitfire4 Mk1 1963
> Reliant Bond Bug 700ES 1970
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