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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Amici,</span></font><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'> </span></font><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>I am finally looking to install a gear reduction starter in my (post
60K) Street/Auto-X TR3A. I believe I need the long later starter,
as that is what is in the car, but I have some function issues which I do not
understand. My configuration is as follows:</span></font><font size=2
face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'> </span></font><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Block: TR4</span></font><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Tranny: TR3, non-syncro OD. The small starter bulge on the tranny
has been modified/extended to accommodate the longer starter. The hole is
covered to keep dirt and moisture out.</span></font><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Flywheel: TR4A-6 style, with bolt on ring gear, lightened to 22 pounds </span></font><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Clutch: Clutchmaster TR6</span></font><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>I believe the fact that I am using the TR4A-6 flywheel and bolt-on ring
gear drives the need for the long starter. Any help in confirming this would
be appreciated. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Calibri'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>While this combination has been in place for at least 10 years, I do
get times when the starter spins up, but does not “catch” the ring
gear, so it does not turn over the engine. Restarting always catches, although
sometimes this could take a few tries. I’ve always thought this was
the starter needed an overhaul, but have not taken the time to pull it and
see. The starter pinion and ring gear never crunch. It either
engages well or not, although it may engage and “slip out” occasionally.
This non-engagement gets worse with decreasing temperature. On a 40
degree day, I have tried over 15 starts before it’ll catch. This is
unacceptable. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>I want to be sure this is a starter problem and not a component problem
before I install a new starter and potentially cause problems.</span></font><font
size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> </span></font><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Also, any help on figuring out the non-engagement and slipping issues
would be great. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'> </span></font><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Just for grins, is there any way to tell which starter is installed without
pulling it out? It’s been a while.<br>
<br>
Thanks in advance,</span></font><font size=2 face=Calibri><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Jack</span></font><font size=2 face=Calibri><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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