I was always of the impression it was a wearing solenoid when smacking fixed the problem. I have this same issue intermittently with my syncro. It sucks. -Craig On 7/25/12, David Bjorkman <ddbjorkman@verizon.net> wrote: > Are you saying the problem is with the solenoid and not brushes wearing > out? I was under the impression that having to whack the starter was > because the carbon blocks were getting hung up or worn out. > What do you think? > > Dave B. > > > On 07/24/12, Aaron<a.robinson.lists@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I've been able to use the gear lever while turning the key. I'd turn key > with left hand and hold it in the start position while moving the shifter > from 1 to 2 quickly. That was be enough to loosen then solenoid. I > eventually I removed the starter, then cleaned up the solenoid and it is > still fine 10 years later. > > On Jul 24, 2012, at 9:15 AM, Mike wrote: > >> When I had to occasionally whack the starter on my '85, I used a >> broomstick through the wheelwell. Didn't have to get dirty that way and >> it worked perfectly. >> >> Mike > |
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