> If you need a new starter, I'd recommend a gear reduction starter, I 've
had
> one for over a year now.
> TRF has them on sale for 169.00 . A fair piece of change less than I
paid
> back then.
> rebuilt originals are available through most suppliers.
> al salvatore
> 76TR6 dailey
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Mickylong@aol.com>
> To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2002 7:34 PM
> Subject: Starter question
>
>
> > Well, thanks to the listers, I got my carbs somewhat adjusted (still
don't
> > seem to be able to get the mixture rich enough- I'm thinking maybe I've
> got a
> > fuel problem). Took the six for a four mile drive and parked it for the
> > night. Today I went to start it up to try the carb adjustment again and
> > after starting once I suddenly starting getting only a dull click out of
> the
> > starter. Sounds like (and seems like from the ammeter) that I've got a
> > hung-up starter. My new question is ... how likely is it that I'm in
for
> a
> > new starter vs. a new solenoid or something easier. And, if the starter
> is
> > the culprit, what are the prospects of rebuilding mine vs. buying a new
or
> > rebuilt unit? I notice parts seem to be available through Moss and TRF
> but
> > I'm not sure if they truly are.
> >
> > I guess a four mile run is better than nothing - at least it got me
home!
> >
> > Thoughts?
> >
> >
> > Micky Long, Atlanta
> > 72 TR 6
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