[TR] TR3 Starter Problem

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I have never had any solenoid issues with mine. But, I did have a problem  
with not getting the right engagement gear on the starter. I have an earlier 
TR3  than you, which had a bomb-type starter. However, apparently it had 
been fitted  with a later-type ring gear in error (maybe the earlier ring-gear 
wasn't  available at the time). So, I had to switch to a later type 
engagement gear on  the starter, despite having an earlier car, and that solved the 
problem. 
 
It's an unlikely cause, I know, but you may wish to consider compatibility  
between the ring gear and the starter's engagement gear.
 
Tim
 
 
 
In a message dated 17/03/2013 9:49:48 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
terryrs at comcast.net writes:

When I  did the restoration 10 years ago, I swapped out for a gear 
reduction  starter.

Toward the end of last driving season, I frequently tried to  start the 
car, but the starter would spin without engaging the  flywheel.

This week, seems worse.

Since I just rebuilt the  engine, I know there are no broken teeth on the 
flywheel. I expect it's the  solenoid.  

Question...is there any experience with the solenoids  on these after 
market gear reduction starters failing?

Terry Smith, '59  TR3A  TS 58667
New Hampshire

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