George Richardson wrote:
> My long nose starter ('57 TR3) has always done this. I figured it to be a sign
> of age, and don't really care as long as it eventually works. Sometimes it
>takes
> 2 or 3 tries.
On the old bullet nose this is typically a slipping rubber bush in the sleeve
assembly. I think it's supposed to be a "shock absorber" when the pinion makes
contact.
Years ago when replacements were not available I crafted a repair using a wrap
of
old innertube... still works fine. Now you can get the part including an
improved
design less prone to slipping.
BTW, seems the early starter was usually called "long nose" but some call the
later
version "long nose" because it really is longer... somewhat confusing.
Geo Hahn
59 TR3A
|