In a message dated 10/8/01 12:22:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
nosimport@mailbag.com writes:
> Best to pull the starter. Look at the drive end and ensure it
> isn't crudded up (technical term). The drive should spin quite freely.
> Lubricate with white grease or thin oil. Also, low battery voltage will not
> enable enough spinning torque to drive the drive so you might walk the
> walk. Clean the terminals, both ground points and battery connection. While
> the starter is out, peer into the hole and have a peek at the ring gear
> teeth. Usually the problem is just a hanging-up pinion gear and cleaning
> will suffice.
>
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While you are doing all this, don't forget to check the ground strap from the
engine block to the frame. Many people overlook this, but if the electrons
can't get back to the battery, they have to find another, usually less
efficient, route. I have never bought a used British car that didn't have a
missing, defective or loose ground strap!
Allen Hefner
SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
'77 Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
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