starter probs

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David6214
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starter probs

#1 Post by David6214 »

Starter spins but doesn't seem to engage, what d'you reckon, worn starter gear?

Whip the starter out ( mmmm...arrgghhh) and have a look

battery is charged. Have never had the car running (and at this rate never will)
Previous owner of 42 Dolomite shaped vehicles, 14 Sprints, 12 1850s, 8 1500s, 3 V8s, 3 Toledos and 2 SEs
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#2 Post by xvivalve »

Dirty pinion shaft.

15 mins each way to do a starter motor! but often one of the dirtiest as that is where the mucky oil collects.
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