Michael, Thank you for the advice. My dad and I just took out the
batteries, and
checked the charge. One of the batteries is okay, but the other was
dead. There
was also a lot of acid on the posts. We cleaned them off, then tried
to charge
them. The dead one didn't do a thing. I will just have to get a new
battery.
Michael Graziano wrote:
> My Midget does this when the battery is REALLY low. Our starters work such
> that centrifical force throws the pinion gear out to engage the ring gear.
> The engine pushes it back when the RPM's go faster than the starter. If the
> battery is low, there may only enough energy to throw the pinion just
> enough to touch the ring, but not engage it. Try charging or changing the
> battery.
>
> Michael
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Hunt [mailto:paul.hunt1@virgin.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 1999 3:48 PM
> To: Rick Sinclair; MG list
> Subject: Re: Loud Clicking
>
> Have a look at http://freespace.virgin.net/paul.hunt1/hammer.htm and click
> 'Electrics' and 'Won't Start'. Might help.
>
> PaulH.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rick Sinclair <RHSinclair@USWest.net>
> To: MG list <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Date: 20 April 1999 01:18
> Subject: Loud Clicking
>
> >Hi all you listers,
> > I have a '68 MGB that my parents bought for $100 about 15 years
> >ago. I am 14, and my dad said I could have it when I am old enough to
> >drive. Anyway, we are fixing it up, and have hit a snag. When we turn
> >the key, there is a loud clicking noise. Dad thought it was the
> >solenoid, but now we are not so sure. Can anyone help me?
> >
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