[Fot] Starter Question

[Tom Strange]

Pull it apart, replace the original stiff wire with a good quality flexible wire and problem solved. I've done this on multiple starters and had no more problemsOn Dec 24, 2016 20:54, Charly via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
>
> Yes, what I under stand is the solenoid isn't `pinched` into the housing very well and it moves a 
> little every time you engage it.  The causes one or both wire to the coil to break, we've tried 
> resoldering, but they break again.  I have three `broken` on my floor. My starter shop refuses to work 
> on them. 
> Charly Mitchel 
> TR6 #44 
>
> On Sat 24/12/16 10:11 AM , Bob Totten via Fot fot at autox.team.net sent: 
> > Hello all, 
> > So I was going to take the race car for a spin around the 
> > neighborhood yesterday but the car would not start.  I knew the 
> > battery was low so I had it on the charger for a couple hours before 
> > hand but all I got was a click of the solenoid.  Cleaned the battery 
> > terminals checked, wiggled and tightened all connections of concern 
> > and .... click. 
> > Today I read it takes 10 hours on a 10 amp charger to get my red top 
> > gel cell battery to full charge, from the manufacturer web site. 
> > Hmmmm never heard of that before. 
> > So back to starting again, I tried the jump start mode on the 
> > charger and ... click.  I tried a jumper direct to the starter and ... 
> > nothing ???? 
> > So my question is has anyone run into problems with these hi-torque 
> > gear starters and if so what was the cure?  Please be it not to 
> > replace with another unit.  This one is only a couple years old. 
> > Happy holidays, Bob T 
> > '64 Spit GT  autocrosser 
> > 
>
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