G'day all
We just had a similar problem on a 100 - bypassed the cut-out switch and
bingo! Away she went.
That said on another 100 turned out to be brushes on the starter itself
Cheers
Peter Linn
Brisbane Oz
-----Original Message-----
From: Oudesluys
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 5:56 PM
To: Austin Healey
Cc: Healey List
Subject: Re: [Healeys] First start
After 25 years it might be a good idea to dismantle, clean and
lubricate the starter. Renew the brushes if neccesary and clean the
collector on a lathe with some very fine emery paper. If groves are
clearly present take a small fine cut from the collector and remove the
insulating material between the segments with a ground flat hacksaw
blade to about 0,5 mm below the surface if necessary.
Lubricate the bearings by soaking them in thin oil for about 24 hours or
immerse them in hot thin oil and let cool down while in the oil.
Lubricate the sliding surface of the spindle/gearwheel with a little
graphite powder and rub in with a small bit of chamois leather.
Same with the starter solenoid and battery cut-off switch, dismantle,
inspect, clean the large contacts points or renew the complete assembly.
Check the battery terminals for tightness and cleanliness.
Check the battery and engine earth straps for cracks and cleanliness of
fixing points to engine/chassis.
After such a long time contacts tend to be corroded and are the cause of
increased resistance hampering performance. Not only that, but they also
form a fire hazard as they can get very hot.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL
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