<VV> Starting problem

[Duane, Jim]

Might not hurt to take a peek under the dash!   

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org] On Behalf Of Mike Kost
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 1:02 PM
To: virtualvairs@corvair.org
Subject: Re: <VV> Starting problem

Be sure to watch for a glow under your dash because it could also be a
sticking contact in the ignition switch. I had one catch fire in my `68
many years ago when the start position contacts stuck together and kept
the starter spinning. nicely melted the connector on the back of the
ignition switch.

Duane, Jim wrote:

>Hi Brian
>
>Hmmm, I believe you may have a stuck solonoid.  The coil inside can 
>stick/fuse/not let go, causing the engine to crank continuously.  Just 
>a thought, but maybe when the engine is warm, the solonoid is warm and 
>doesn't stick...
>
>Jim Duane
>'66 180 Corsa CVT
>Colonial Corvairs
>CORSA
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org
>[mailto:virtualvairs-admin@corvair.org] On Behalf Of Brian E. Terry
>Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 9:36 AM
>To: virtualvairs@corvair.org
>Subject: <VV> Starting problem
>
>Hi:
>
>My '65 Monza under normal circumstances will start and shut off 
>properly.  If it has been sitting for a while and their is no gas in 
>the carbs, then the starter motor will not disengage when I turn the 
>key off.  It will keep running until it overheats or I disconnect the 
>battery ground.  The starter and solenoid are not that old - maybe a 
>couple of years and 5000 miles.  Is the starter or solenoid no good or 
>is this a wiring problem?  I am confused, as I would think either one 
>of those problems would cause it to misbehave all the time.  Any 
>thoughts would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance.
>
>Brian
>
>'65 Monza Conv 110/4sp
>'94 Jaguar XJS
>  
>

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Mike Kost
Show-Me Corvair Club
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