[6pack] Ugh. Problems starting. Starter

[James_ TR6]

Update:
I think I know what the problem is!!!
The end of the starter has a dome cap. Mine is missing! I can see the center shaft sticking out and it wiggles! I'll bet inside the cap were some needle bearings! That would explain why it actually is engaging and turning the engine some. But the bearings are missing that would keep everything aligned and focus the torque. At least in my mind. 
When starters have gone bad in the past they never turn the engine. Just the click of death. Hmmmm. Maybe a shop can replace the bearing and dome cup and bench test the starter.... They will probably charge full rebuild price for that though.
I doubt the special bearings and some cup can be purchased by me. 
Taking out and sending to a shop tomorrow before I fly back west. (Home). I'll return another day to piece together and see about saving money to have transported out west so I can give it the love it deserves. 


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On Oct 8, 2013, at 9:41 PM, "EdB" <bratt at sasktel.net> wrote:

> Your question, "where does one buy the starter mentioned"?   got me into my curiosity mode.  So,  I searched.
> 
> The answer?   It has to be Amazon.
> 
> http://www.amazon.com/REDUCTION-STARTER-TRIUMPH-SPITFIRE-LRS00101/dp/B007Y7YIX2
> 
> Not only do these starters weigh a ton, but I have seen these sell for a "ton and three-quarters" plus shipping.
> 
> I have no connection to the seller nor to Amazon-
> 
> Ed Bratt
> Regina, Saskatchewan
> 1976 TR6
> 
> ---- Original Message ----- From: "James_ TR6" <jattr6 at hotmail.com>
> To: "6 Pack" <6pack at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 12:25 PM
> Subject: Re: [6pack] Ugh. Problems starting. Baffled.
> 
> 
>>> So where does one buy the starter you mentioned