[FC] Starter issues

[Shaun]

If you're turning over the engine slightly with the bump, then your moving
to a different spot on the ring gear, which by the way is on the pressure
plate.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charles" <r75 at shaw.ca>
To: "The Corvanatics list" <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 9:04 PM
Subject: Re: [FC] Starter issues


> 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" <r75 at shaw.ca>
> >To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
> >Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 12:12 PM
> >Subject: [FC] Starter issues
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >>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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