> From: "Paul Dorsey" <dorpaul@negia.net>
>> Although my freshly rebuilt TR4 engine turns over well with the spark
>> plugs
>> out (and builds up to 20psi after about 10 seconds of cranking), if you
>> put
>> the plugs in its quite a different story. In fact, with the plugs in it
>> will only turn over 3-4 times. With jumper cables from my truck's
>> battery
>> togather with a freshly charged 'jump box' it was still too heavy a load
>> to
>> start my new engine.
Paul, I would ditto what the other said about your starter. ...I would also
add that there are places that rebuild starters who can check out your old
one prefatory to your rebuilding it or buying a new one. This way you'd
have certainty that you're replacing the right part before buying it.
I don't know what it's worth, but don't I remember that you had trouble with
installation of the starter, and that it caused your engine to freeze up?
I'm just wondering if there is somewhat of a "hang" left in your fix to
that, that would make the difference between turning with compression and
turning without.
Have fun!
Terry Smith, '59 TR3A (Ready for paint and reassembly!)
New Hampshire
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