Before you go jumping on the big problems, try little ones first. Can you
jump start the car? If you can, your starter is probably just fine. Fan belt
loose means alternator/generator might not be turning as it should, which
means low charge to batt. Tightening belt might be all you needed (plus a
jump). Having battery and charging system tested couldn't hurt.
Hope this works for you.
Oh, tell your starter you're sorry. You should scold it first, and only
resort to hitting when you have no other alternatives left.
Jay
WORKING HARDER at THINKING DIFFERENT
73+68 GT6 (One car, many parts)
Me: "It'll be back together for my daughter's graduation."
Them: "High school, or college?"
Me: "Grad school...."
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From: Alan Camhi <camhi@symbol.com>
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Starter gone kaput
Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 08:54:39 -0400
Hi Everyone,
Well...got insurance(245/year at Parish) and will be registering next week.
Last night I go out to my TR4 and start fiddling with the carbs. No
problem. In the process Inotice may fan belt is loose. I tighten it. Again
no problem.
Go to start the car and i get one crank and then a whole lot of electic
clicks(sound like a relay opening and closing). Must be the solenoid
working. No Starter moter whirring. Just once I'd like to feel good about
this car for more than a day at a time. I'd like to enjoy her for at least
a week before something else breaks on her.
Anyway, is there a method of determining whether the starter is bad. I
rapped it ca couple times to no avail.
Is there any additional installation issues i need to know othewr than the
two bolts and the one electrical lead.
Lastly, where can these be gotten cheaply. I have no money left. It is
cheaper toi get it rebuilt? Can it be rebuilt? Does anyone have one that
works that they would like to part with?
Thanks for putting up with my sob story and any information on this subjetc
is greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Alan Camhi
'65 TR4
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