[FC] Starter issues

[Paul Steinberg]

As a retired EMT I have seen many accidents that resulted in permanent damage as a result of not thinking of the consequences of the actions.  I have a group of 3 short film clips that are called the Darwin awards that have been forwarded to me by a friend.  In each of them, I am amazed that the people didn't die as a result of their actions.  I will forward them to anyone that requests them. They are not gory, but do show stupid people doing stupid acts...
Paul in CT noahsarkinc @ earthlink.net  (remove spaces)
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Charles 
  To: The Corvanatics list 
  Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 1:30 AM
  Subject: Re: [FC] Starter issues


  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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