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'77 Midget starter problem

To: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: '77 Midget starter problem
Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2000 13:30:38 EST
Well, I have been having some starter problems.  The car worked 
well all summer long.  The few times I drove it, after getting it in 
usable condition, it started right up.  But... last year, when I first 
brought it home and it was still winter, it wouldn't start.  Turning the 
key would click the solenoid but not turn the starter.  Then, every 
once in a while, it would start.  I replaced all the heavy cables and 
the solenoid, simply because the ends were all melted, and then I 
thought it was fixed, but it was also getting warmer out.

Now it's cold again, and the same problem with the starter.  My 
analysis says that maybe the brushes are worn and the cold 
weather is making the condition worse.  (Yes, I tried rocking the 
car in gear, but it made no difference.)  So I ordered a rebuilt Lucas 
starter from an on-line source.

I will report again after I receive the order.  If all goes well, this could 
be a decent supplier.  If I have problems, I'll let you know who to 
avoid.  I just couldn't resist the price of $27.00 for a rebuilt with no 
core charge.  I can now rebuild my other starter and I'll have a spare.

Now if my hands and arms were just a bit thinner...

Sorry for the length of this post!  Thanks for listening.

Allen Hefner
SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
'77 Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport

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