[Spridgets] Tired Starter

[Bud Osbourne]

Or you could save the drama and just push the red, rubber-covered button 
between the two big posts on the solenoid, first.........THEN try with the 
screwdriver, if the starter does not crank vigorously.
Bud Osbourne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Lieb" <72spridget at gmail.com>
To: "Spridgets" <spridgets at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Tired Starter


>>> Do starters get weak when they are nearing failure?
>>> Battery voltage is 12.95; starter usually has a hard time turning the
>>> engine over except when it is hot; engine starts fine when it turns over
>>> enough.
>
> Michael, I would try the "large disposable screwdriver between the big
> posts of the solenoid" test next.
> David L