Not that anyone would doubt Bob but he is right. I drove my 85' the better part of a year having to occasionally take a screw driver and hammer to the starter. (it was a very $ tight year). Eventually of course I had to replace it - but that method does work. On 3/23/07, Bob Mac <BOBMACDOWELL@webtv.net> wrote: > > Take a hammer and wack the starter a few times . If it starts, the > brushes are gone, replace the starter. Don't laugh, it works. I also > have a brand new in the box rebuilt starter for sale $ 115.00 plus > shipping from Pa. >
-- Thanks, Jeff 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful, It's naked inside - IT'S ALIVE!) 86' (We call this one Parts) 85' GL (Sidelined and feeling neglected) |
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