Jim
Heat is causing the starter to not engage properly; whether a
rebuild is required is difficult to say.
Original Ford starter motor # is C2OZ-11002-A
I don't recommend you exchange this starter for a new one, if you
think it needs to be replaced, until the new one is in place and works. I
have talked to a few Tiger owners who exchanged their starter, the new
starter did not fit and the original starter was now gone. I prefer to keep
any Tiger part because it is your only clue to what might be a special
configuration made specifically for the Tiger engine.
I recommend finding someone who will rebuild your starter. It is
very possible it only needs to be cleaned and lubed to get it to engage. I
never had that problem on my Tiger but I had my starter rebuilt after it
started to turn slower on cold and hot start. Never had a problem since
then and never a hot start problem. New bushings and brushes can do wonders
for a tired starter.
A heat shield for the starter can't hurt either, it depends on your headers
and the heat generated.
Ron Fraser
-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of jliny5@cox.net
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 11:30 PM
To: Tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: [Tigers] First crisis
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
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