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Re: [TR] Hi Torque Starters - Problems

To: John & Pat Donnelly <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [TR] Hi Torque Starters - Problems
From: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2013 16:16:58 -0400
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John,

Never had the need. The starter on the 58 is a bullet original sans new 
brushes and turning down the commutator. The starter on the 63 4 is 
original with new brushes only. As far as I can tell the starter on the 
72 6 is original.

Since I dont start in winter, no need for high torque. Cars usually 
start on the 2nd or 3rd turn when cold.

I would look at getting a rebuilt Lucas starter. I cant understand how 
moisture could get at the solenoid or other parts. Must be a poor 
design. I have never seen corrosion in any Lucas starter I have 
serviced. I see TR4 type starters on Ebay from time to time.

Bob

On 10/04/2013 03:43 PM, John & Pat Donnelly wrote:
> I'm now into my fourth hi torque starter in 12 years. Each one of them went
> south due to corrosion buildup in the solenoid region first, then more
> corrosion in the gear area. It looks like it doesn't drain water very well.
> One came from TRF, one from Moss and one from TSI. The one arriving today is
> from BPNW. All failed after two or so years of use (12 mo warranty, of
> course).
>
> I missed TRFest this year because of the damned thing. Anybody else have
> problems with them?
>
> Johnnie
>
> '67 TR4A

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