<VV> Starter problem

[N. Joseph Potts]

Replace the brushes in the starter, and clean its commutator while you're at
it.

Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C

-----Original Message-----
From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org]On Behalf Of Bill Meglen
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 3:36 AM
To: Virtual Vairs
Subject: <VV> Starter problem


I'm stumped as to an electrical problem with the starter and I suspect
have no electrical "aptitude" not enhanced much by experience  .

My 1962 Rampside, 4 speed, 110 engine with alternator has a starter
problem and troubleshooting it is compounded by its erratic occurence.

The previous owner had installed a starter switch in the engine
compartment but I think it was for convenience and not to correct for
this problem.

When the FC sits for some time (as little as an hour to 2 hours) it
most often will not turn over with the ignition switch. The red warning
lights flicker slightly when the key is turned to start, however the
starter will not  turn the engine over.  There is no click or sound
associated with this behavior yet without fail when the engine
compartment starter switch is toggled, it cranks the engine vigorously.
The starter can than be activated multiple times thereafter with the
ignition switch,  but after setting a length of time I will again have
to use the  engine compartment starter switch.

I have replaced the battery, cables, solenoid, and ignition switch with
new parts. Replaced the the ignition switch terminals with a soldered
terminals to no effect.

I noted that the battery ground cable was bolted directly to the
engine. I seemed to recall a ground strap between engine and body on
earlier Corvairs owned, so I hooked jumper cables between engine and
body still nothing?

Any ideas?

Bill