British Frame & Engine (Ken G) designs and makes his own gear in all metal,
never a problem again with a rubber slipping gear, of very poor design in
the first place.
----- Original Message -----
From: Geo Hahn <geohahn@azstarnet.com>
To: TR <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, August 23, 1999 9:11 PM
Subject: Re: TR3 Starter misfires
>
> 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
>
|