Hi,
I have found my problem. A small piece of insulation material has got cought
between the starter and the plate. It made the starter fitt incorrectly and
it made it stucked. Such thing happen. Especialy if the "wannadrive-fever"
is soo high as in my case.
Now things are ok. starter turning the engine without problem. I have just
got the oil pressure. Soo after lunch, if God will stand on my side, who
knows maybe I will hear it singing.
Thanks for Your input.
Gergo
2011/6/28 Peter & Veronica <greylinn at ozemail.com.au>
> 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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