[Fot] Starter Question

[Joe Alexander]

If I understand the issue, some folks use silicone to stabilize the wire.

Joe Alexander
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> On Dec 25, 2016, at 9:15 AM, Tom Strange via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> 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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