[FC] Starter issues

[cesar julio]

Charles: Sounds like it might be an electrical problem (open circuit or  bad connection) and when you push the clutch it's closing the circuit.  Another thing it might be is the fulcrum pin in the Bendix drive, might  be worn down enough to not let the gear engage properly. Hope that  helps. JC

Charles <r75 at shaw.ca> wrote:  Thanks Shaun, I'll check into that and might as well take the starter 
back to where it was rebuit for testing and/or replacement.

But I still can't figure out why "bumping the clutch" would change 
anything. I was hoping someone could explain it for me or at least I'd 
hear a few theories on the matter... I guess nobody really knows.

-  Charles



Shaun wrote:

>I'd have a close look at the ring gear, it's probably got a flat spot,
>chipped teeth or a broken weld. I'm guessing the next step in the
>progression might be a broken starter nose.
>
>yea, Vairily ... Shaun
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Charles" 
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>Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 12:12 PM
>Subject: [FC] Starter issues
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>>Hello all, I've got some problems with my starter. It seems like the
>>solenoid is not pushing out enough to engage the ring gear. I worked
>>perfectly until I had the clutch replaced (disc, pressure plate, and
>>flywheel) and ever since I got it back it has had starting trouble. I
>>haven't checked yet to see how well the charging system is working but
>>might that be a possible problem? The starter isn't that old and, as I
>>said, was working perfectly. Things just die, I know, but what I can't
>>figure out is that strange thing where the starter won't engage but if
>>you put the trans in gear and let the clutch out so it slightly bumps
>>(you're on a mild grade let's say and not like trying to jump start, I
>>mean like not even enough of a jolt to spill a cup of coffee)  you then
>>depress the clutch  pedal and turn the ignition and like magic it
>>engages. What on earth is that all about?
>>
>>thanks,
>>
>>Charles
>>
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