In a word, heat.
If I get stuck in a line of stop and go for 15 or 20 minutes, line to get into
Laguna Seca, Driving in a parade, etc. my starter will not spin at all if I
stall the car. It acts just like a dead battery. Let it sit for 15 or 20
minutes and it will start like normal.
On my car the headers put a lot of heat into the starter, something changes
size and locks up my starter. Replace the starter and it will probably solve
your problem.
---- jliny5@cox.net wrote:
> Hello Listers
>
> I have now been the proud owner of a 1965 Tiger Mk1 (B9470033) for all of a
>few days. It was fully restored about 7 years ago and has about 7000 miles
>since then. It is pretty much stock but it does have electronic ignition.
>
> I drove the 175 miles home to Alexandriaan VA on Sat. It was a beautiful
>drive. On Sunday eve I took it for a short spin and it ran perfectly. I
>turned off the car to go into the house. I came back out a few minutes later
>to pull the car into the garage. When I tried to start it the engine would not
>turnover, but I did hear a whirring/grinding noise.
>
> At this point I let it sit for the night. This morning I tried and it started
>first try. This afternoon it started again after sitting all day. I stalled it
>backing out and when I went to restart I again got the whirring/ grinding
>noise that sounds like the starter trying to engage.
>
> I checked the charge on the battery...it's fine. I have not been able to
>check starter very well due to its location.
>
> I will be the first to admit I am not a master mechanic but it sure sounds
>like the starter, but why does the car start after sitting for sevrral hours.
>
> I apologize for the long email. Any thoughts or recommended courses of action.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jim Lindner
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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