Re: IML: Starting problems on a 68

["Dave" <Wilkerbeast01@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Sounds like the heavy-duty contacts in the starter solenoid are getting "dirty". The solenoid contacts consist of a couple copper bolt heads and a copper disk. You can replace the whole unit (It bolts on to the starter case and also pulls the bendix drive into engagement with the ring gear teath) or you can take it apart and wire brush the copper surfaces. Sometimes you can turn the copper disk over. This usually fixes the problem.

David C. Wilker Jr.
USAF (RET)

 

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From: louis colon

To: Luis Colon ; Mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 10:12 AM

Subject: IML: Starting problems on a 68

Hey guys,

 

I have problems with starting my 68 especially when the car is warm. I get clicks when i try to start it. Eventually the starter grab and start the car. It just happening more frequently now. I had the ignition switch changed a while ago but it still happening.  Is  my starter about to go or do  have a bad connection somewhere. 

 

Thanks

Luis

Luis Colon
1968 Blue Convertable,1974 Chysler New Yorker.

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