[Healeys] Starting (cut off switch)

[Peter Caldwell]

The gear reduction starters are usually Nippon-Denso units. They are 
prone to worn solenoid contacts IF the switch voltage is less than 
optimal. It's the small wire on the starter. The contacts are easily 
accessible by removing the 3 screws and the cover. The contacts are 
very available and inexpensive, BUT, you'll need to identify which 
contacts you have.  We sold many "kits" to repair shops that had an 
assortment.  Do a voltage drop test on the small wire. If there isn't 
enough voltage there, the starter will click the solenoid, but it 
wont hold the magnet and the contacts arc and burn.
    Peter C
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At 11:58 AM 6/21/2012, David Porter wrote:
>..even modern gear reduction starters could have a bad spot on the
>commutator or worn brushes..... dave
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>frogeye at porterscustom.com