I had this same problem with mine. I took it to a reliable rebuilder and had
it fixed. Within a month the intermittent problem was back. I took it back
in to be looked at again. The starter checked out as good so he took it
apart to visually check it out. He found a copper to aluminum connection had
come apart inside the starter. He had never run into this problem before and
said that he would fix this connection on all other starters that came in.
Tod Jones
Harrisonburg VA.
67 Spit Mk II
----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Stieg" <rstieg@cityofbartlett.org>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2002 2:23 PM
Subject: Spitfire-won't
> My 75 has had an intermittent problem for the last few years-Occaisonally
I
> get a "click" from the starter solenoid when turning the ignition key. but
no
> other signs of life. Replaced the Starter solenoid and had the starter
bench
> tested. Same problem. 12v goes to solenoid to create loud "click" but
starter
> doesnt turn over. I "think" the infamous Brown Wire from the ignition to
the
> solenoid may be suspect. (whole electrical system is, so go figure..)
>
> Even rolled chassis while in 4th gear thinking I had a "bad spot" on
starter
> gearing-still no joy. Anybody else experienced something similar? and
were
> you able to fix it? :)
>
> Rick Stieg
> 75 Spit-watching the cool summer weather from the garage......
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