[Mgs] early 5 main mgb engine/starter

[dave northrup]

One lister had suggested the ring gear might be the problem.  I am EXTREMELY happy to report that it looks fine, both teeth and location

From: dave northrup
Sent: Saturday, June 8, 2024 6:46 PM
To: mgs at autox.team.net
Subject: RE: early 5 main mgb engine/starter

I just removed the starter.  I think its good news that it was stuck and took a hammer to dislodge it.  Interestingly enough, in an MGA, with an early 5 main MGB engine, you have to remove the distributor to get the starter out.  It will not go out under the car.

Its been only a few months since I started and ran the car.

From: dave northrup
Sent: Saturday, June 8, 2024 12:00 PM
To: mgs at autox.team.net
Subject: early 5 main mgb engine/starter

Early 5 main mgb engine in a 58 mga.  Received in kit form; been working on this thing for 18 months.

I think the conclusion is pretty obvious; just looking for confirmation.

The starter would turn the engine over, then just spin.  Wait until it stops, try again.  Usually after a few tries the engine would start.

Now it just spins.  Was that a sign that the starter was going?  Is it now gone?  And doesn't activate the gear so the engine doesn't turn over?
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