Karl,
I would be very careful using grease here, it attracts dirt and makes
sticking even more likely. Clean all the parts in petrol (gasoline)
then lubricate with graphite (using a pencil perhaps). This is the
recommended method.
> Date: Fri, 13 Jun 1997 09:11:04 -0700
> From: "Theis, Karl J" <THESKJ@edex.litc.lockheed.com>
> Subject: Starter pinion gear sticks, GT6
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Reply-to: "Theis, Karl J" <THESKJ@edex.litc.lockheed.com>
> The pinion gear on the starter occassionally sticks, so it
> doesn't "spin out" and engage the ring gear on the flywheel. I've
> become pretty adept at removing the starter, freeing the gear and
> reinstalling the starter (record time - ten minutes). What kind of
> lubricant should I apply to the innards of the pinion gear assembly
> to solve this problem? None of the manuals I have address this
> problem or state any kind of routine maintenance/lube for the part.
> Any ideas? TIA
> Karl Theis
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Regards
Ian
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