<VV> starting problems - click-click

[Mark Durham]

Jim, my 62 coupe did the same thing. I fixed the problem by adding the
clarks starter relay kit. The problem is in the aged wiring and
connections. The start circuit has to travel clear up to the ignition
switch and back. The kit rearranges the load so the high amps needed to
the starter solenoid go from the battery thru the new relay to the
starter solenoid, and the circuit that goes to the ignition switch is
converted to just actuating the new relay, much less load. My car
hasn't missed a start since.
Mark. Durham

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From: jeandelucca at aol.com
Sent: 1/18/2012 13:06
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> starting problems - click-click
my 63 monza 102/pg has a starting problem that has my mechanic and i
stumped a bit. what used to occur once every few months is now
occurring more regularly: when turning the key, just a "click-click".
turn the key back and forth a few times and it will start. the battery
is strong. we pulled the starter and checked it and replaced the
solenoid. reassembled everything and the problem returned. we
eliminated the ignition switch and neutral safety switch by jumping
various things(his tests). we now want to go back and recheck the
solenoid. i'd be interested to hear some responses to a solution, i
hope i have provided enough info, i should mention that it has been
getting colder here in the northeast, if that matters.  thanks, jim
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