<VV> starter issue?

[hallgrenn at aol.com]

As Joel said--check the lever and other parts that the solenoid activates.  I have had trouble like yours in the past where the two round nubs on the lever (that ride in the Bendix drive collar) were so worn that the gear didn't fully engage the ring gear all the time.  And at least one of those units was on a "rebuilt" starter.

Bob
 
 
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From: Joel McGregor via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
To: virtualvairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thu, Nov 20, 2014 1:16 pm
Subject: Re: <VV> starter issue?


The solenoid is working if the starter motor spins.  You most likely have a 
faulty roller clutch in the bendix.  #25  http://www.corvair.com/user-cgi/catalog.cgi?function=goto&catalog=MAIN&section=MAIN&page=85
Or possibly something wrong with the lever #17.

Joel McGregor


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From: VirtualVairs [virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] on behalf of Kinzelman, 
Andy via VirtualVairs [virtualvairs at corvair.org]
Subject: <VV> starter issue?

Guys,
I am one of the few who drive a Corvair daily as my sole car.  The other night 
the starter would spin without the solenoid engaging.  It took multiple tries 
until it finally worked normally.  Since then it has worked normally.

I don't know whether I should put a new solenoid this weekend; or chalk it up to 
gremlins.  Any opinions?
Thanks,
Andy K.
Wisconsin (brrr)
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