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Starter Problems
Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 1:35 pm
by Gene Gillam
Listers,
My starter bit the dust - it turns very slooowly when the starter switch is engaged. Having to remove that blankety blank Datsun Steering Box (grin) so I can remove the starter but when I have it out - and find it's beyond my capabilities to repair - can anyone recommend a Stateside firm that can be counted on to rewind/repair it at a reasonable cost - or should any motor shop be able to do it?
Thanks,
Gene Gillam
1949 MG TC
Saucier, MS
Re: Starter Problems
Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 2:21 pm
by kwcp
Gene:
Contact Joe Curto. He did an excellent job on mine.
Ken TC 4147
Gene Gillam wrote:
> Listers,
>
> My starter bit the dust - it turns very slooowly when the starter switch is engaged. Having to remove that blankety blank Datsun Steering Box (grin) so I can remove the starter but when I have it out - and find it's beyond my capabilities to repair - can anyone recommend a Stateside firm that can be counted on to rewind/repair it at a reasonable cost - or should any motor shop be able to do it?
>
> Thanks,
> Gene Gillam
> 1949 MG TC
> Saucier, MS
>
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: Starter Problems
Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 2:25 pm
by David & Joyce Edgar
>can anyone recommend a Stateside firm that can be counted on to
>rewind/repair it at a reasonable cost -
Gene,
I have had very good service from Jerry Felper of this list on all
electrical repairs.
felperg@earthlink.net phone - 714-630-1074
His business, British Auto Electric is out of Anaheim, California
David Edgar, TC 5108
El Cajon, California
Re: Starter Problems
Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 2:53 pm
by Gates Family
Gene wrote - "can anyone recommend a Stateside firm that can be counted on
to rewind/repair it at a reasonable cost?"
FWIW, in the past 18 months I have had several electrical items serviced
here in South Africa by a Lucas trained electrician for my TC and a
comparison of costs may serve as a useful reminder that the weakness of the
SA Rand against the mighty US dollar has advantages for us locals (current
exchange rate is about USD0.095 to ZAR1.00):
Servicing of generator including turning/replacing of bronze phosphur
bushes: USD 8.12
Complete rebuild of distributor: USD 49.57
Complete rebuild of a spare generator: USD36.93
By way of comparison:
MacDonald's Quarter-Pounder: USD0.95
Bells finest Scotch whisky (750ml): USD8.55.
Joe Gates
TC 8675
'80 B
Re: Starter Problems
Posted: Mon May 13, 2002 3:59 pm
by R. Zwart
Before you pull it try using a jumper to a good battery, directly to the starter terminals. Could be old wiring or loose connections. I'm fighting poor connections on my cars.
BOB
Gene Gillam wrote:
> Listers,
>
> My starter bit the dust - it turns very slooowly when the starter switch is engaged. Having to remove that blankety blank Datsun Steering Box (grin) so I can remove the starter but when I have it out - and find it's beyond my capabilities to repair - can anyone recommend a Stateside firm that can be counted on to rewind/repair it at a reasonable cost - or should any motor shop be able to do it?
>
> Thanks,
> Gene Gillam
> 1949 MG TC
> Saucier, MS
>
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Starter problems
Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 4:27 pm
by Sally Carroll
And remember too that the contacts in the dash ignition switch get furry and sometimes the switch rotates a bit too far to make contact.
Gently return to off and begin the sequence again. It is possible to get a rebuilt switch from my neighbor Craig Seabrook if its needed.
And be certain you have enough 'juice' to turn over. . . And a nice warm lawn mower starter pull can kick too. . . Mine bit my finger last week. . I had stopped the machine and went to collect some debris for disposal and when I went to restart. . Ouchy.
Been there often. . . Sally
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