[Healeys] Starter motor query

[Paul Leeks]

Thanks to everybody who replied.

It certainly looks like the starter solenoid (all the other checks
suggested seem to be ok), so I will get a new one ordered and see how I get
on.

Thanks once again

Paul

BN4


On 14 August 2017 at 11:36, Paul Leeks <paull at glasgows.co.uk> wrote:

> Hi all
>
> I having a bit of trouble starting the Healey.
>
> When I press the starter button, I just get the dull click which is then
> followed by a clunk when I release the button. Eventually the car starts,
> but it usually takes about five or six goes.  Apart from being a bit
> annoying, I'm worried that I may be doing damage to the starter motor?
>
> The battery is fully charged and I have removed, cleaned and re-tightened
> all the connections to the battery, relay switch and starter motor.
>  (During which I inadvertently shorted the two heavy duty cables that
> connect to the relay which did turn the engine over ... I then remembered
> to disconnect the battery :-)
>
> Any thoughts on what I should try next?
>
> Many thanks
>
> Paul Leeks
> BN4
>

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