Re: alfa-digest V9 #262 - 74 GTV starter problem

[AlfaNeely@domain.elided]

       I am guessing it is the solenoid.  When the contacts become burnt, 
they can stick together.  Try hitting the starter with a hammer next time it 
happens.  That might knock the contacts apart.  Conversely, a starter that 
will not engage often will if you smack it with a hammer while someone holds 
the ignition key to start.
       Remember, hammers are not just for fixing Fords anymore.
       Or the ignition switch could be sticking.  Less likely, but possible.  
Pull the small wire off the starter to test that.

Ciao,
Russ Neely
Oklahoma City



In a message dated 2/14/2003 8:12:49 PM Central Standard Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:

> Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 20:31:57 -0800
> From: "Stefano Iachella" <iachella@domain.elided>
> Subject: 74 GTV starter problem
> 
> Hey cats,
> 
> What is going on when the starter keeps cranking when the key
> is released? I may have asked this a year ago, but I don't remember
> if anyone answered, and if they did, what they said.
> 
> It used to happen once every 6 months, or so. Now it happens 
> every few days. I have to disconnect the battery to stop it. I've 
> become pretty quick with a wrench seeing as I'm getting tired
> of pulling out the battery and putting it on the charger.
> 
> If it's the starter, is it just the solenoid getting stuck? If so can it
> be repaired, or is replacement of the whole starter the only way?
> 
> Thanks,
> Stefano
> Oakland, CA
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