Jim
Be sure the ground strap to the engine is secure also.
I jack up on the front cross member. There are frame section to place the
jack stands. Work safely.
Ron Fraser
-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of James Lindner
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 7:20 PM
To: jliny5@cox.net; Tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Tigers] First crisis--Update
Listers
Thanks for all the input. Tried to start thr car late last night, early this
morning, and again after getting home from work today. Although cold, each
time I only got the grinding sound. At this point and based on all your
comments I am pretty much convinced it is the starter. I now need to get up
underneath and first check wires and bolts are secure. I understand that
loose bolts can make it back off. Also maybe give it a whack per "Would U".
If that does not do it than I guess it is time to replace it. This brings me
to another question.
I will be doing this with the car up on jackstands. Any recommendation for
the best points to place the stands and best place to place the head of the
hydraulic jack to lift the front end?
I gotta admit I am a bit nervous about all this. Last time I did any
significant mechanical work on a car was when I changed the clutch master
cylinder in my 1976 260Z (30+ years ago).
Thanks to all,
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: <jliny5@cox.net>
To: <Tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 11:29 PM
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
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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