[Roadsters] Starter gone or going?

[Pat]

Ritchie,

Sounds like you may have either a sticking bendix or starter solenoid, 
probably both. You can remove the solenoid with the starter in the car, 
but it isn't easy. I'd drop the starter out and take the solenoid off 
and check for gummed up grease. Same on the bendix. Both of these can be 
done without opening up the starter itself. Re-lube sparingly with 
thick, high temperature grease. Not much is needed. You can take the 
starter to an auto parts house for testing afterward.

While the starter is out take a look at the teeth on the flywheel. Our 
engines usually come to a stop in one of 2 positions, so the ring gear 
gets worn more in these locations than the rest of the way around. If it 
is really worn you may need a new ring gear. An old trick it to press 
the ring gear off and turn it around so that the unworn side of the gear 
now engages the starter. Also, you can move the ring gear 90 degrees so 
that good teeth are in the location where worn teeth were. All of these 
require removing the flywheel. Ring gears used to be available at a 
decent price, but I haven't bought one in years.

Peace,
Pat


Thusly spake Ritchie Labate:
> Hi folks,
> Wondering if my starter is on the way out...symptoms: when I turn
> the key, 3 things can happen... 1. absolutely nothing, 2. a click and/or
> whirling sound without turning the engine or 3. the car starts no problem. If
> it is out, I'm thinking forklift replacement Nissan 23300-K9160(Mitsubishi
> M1T60081 or M1T60381). Any thoughts?
> Thanks!
> Ritchie Labate
> '68 2000
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