[FC] Starter issues

[Paul Steinberg]

If someone tries to start the car while another person is trying to turn the crankshaft, that person is going to get badly hurt if the starter spins the engine.  A broken arm at the least, or even death is a possibility.  Never have anyone engage the starter under this circumstance.  Many people have been maimed or killed by bad advise and this is a classic example of bad advise.... Paul in CT
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Merv Krull 
  To: The Corvanatics list 
  Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 1:00 AM
  Subject: Re: [FC] Starter issues


  So, the starter spins but does not engage with the flywheel...
  Next time that happens, turn the engine with a socket or L handle or box 
  wrench on the crankshaft pulley bolt a few degrees and try again. If it 
  engages, you are missing some teeth. (especially if someone hits the starter 
  when you are trying to wrench the engine!). We had a 65 Ford Fairlane 2 door 
  289 cruisomatic... loved that car!!!! that occasionally would not catch. A 
  quick twist of the fan usually turned the engine far enough for the starter 
  to find some teeth...
  toodles
  Merv Krull
  Salmon Arm, BC
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Charles" <r75 at shaw.ca>
  To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
  Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 12:12 PM
  Subject: [FC] Starter issues


  > Hello all, I've got some problems with my starter. It seems like the 
  > solenoid is not pushing out enough to engage the ring gear. I worked 
  > perfectly until I had the clutch replaced (disc, pressure plate, and 
  > flywheel) and ever since I got it back it has had starting trouble. I 
  > haven't checked yet to see how well the charging system is working but 
  > might that be a possible problem? The starter isn't that old and, as I 
  > said, was working perfectly. Things just die, I know, but what I can't 
  > figure out is that strange thing where the starter won't engage but if you 
  > put the trans in gear and let the clutch out so it slightly bumps (you're 
  > on a mild grade let's say and not like trying to jump start, I mean like 
  > not even enough of a jolt to spill a cup of coffee)  you then depress the 
  > clutch  pedal and turn the ignition and like magic it engages. What on 
  > earth is that all about?
  >
  > thanks,
  >
  > Charles
  >
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