<VV> From clutch to worse.. (1964 Sydper Turbo) last problem..!?

[Harry Yarnell]

Sounds like the Bendix drive.
harry yarnell
perryman garage and orphanage
hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
> Ok, the last problem. The starter, which I mentioned b/4 has a newly 
> installed solenoid, is flaky and in fact will no longer start the car.  It 
> makes a rather awful grinding sound as if it is hitting the ring gear, but 
> not engaging. Since I have a new/rebuilt pressure plate, I am concerned 
> that there may be an issue with that rather than the starter. The solenoid 
> was replaced during the clutch replacement, but the stater worked ok b./4 
> except for the somewhat famous click, click, click from time to time. So, 
> what should I be looking for, or should I just pop for the new/rebuilt 
> starter and cross my fingers??? I have already removed and reinstalled the 
> starter being very careful to make sure it's not in there crooked.
>
> FWIW, the solenoid was made in China. Don't we make anything here 
> anymore.....?
>
> Kerry, Spyder 1964, convert, off the jacks...
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