[FC] Starter issues

[Charles]

Thanks Paul, I do appreciate your caution. I think Merv believes that I 
have enough knowledge in this area to not hold a wrench on the 
crankshaft whilst firing the starter. However, it's always a good idea 
to point out the safety procedures when dealing with this stuff. Only 
two days ago I cought myself doing something stupid just while rotating 
tires. Two summers ago I put a nice, sharp 8 inch wedge of Teak into my 
hand while using a table saw. I'll never play the flute again... of 
course, I couldn't play it before either.. boom boom!

Charles



Paul Steinberg wrote:

>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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