I have never had any solenoid issues with mine. But, I did have a problem
with not getting the right engagement gear on the starter. I have an earlier
TR3 than you, which had a bomb-type starter. However, apparently it had
been fitted with a later-type ring gear in error (maybe the earlier ring-gear
wasn't available at the time). So, I had to switch to a later type
engagement gear on the starter, despite having an earlier car, and that solved
the
problem.
It's an unlikely cause, I know, but you may wish to consider compatibility
between the ring gear and the starter's engagement gear.
Tim
In a message dated 17/03/2013 9:49:48 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
terryrs@comcast.net writes:
When I did the restoration 10 years ago, I swapped out for a gear
reduction starter.
Toward the end of last driving season, I frequently tried to start the
car, but the starter would spin without engaging the flywheel.
This week, seems worse.
Since I just rebuilt the engine, I know there are no broken teeth on the
flywheel. I expect it's the solenoid.
Question...is there any experience with the solenoids on these after
market gear reduction starters failing?
Terry Smith, '59 TR3A TS 58667
New Hampshire
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