Re: IML: So? Anyone know where to find a starter?

[joestill1@xxxxxxxxxxx (Joe)]

Alllllll right.  Thank you all.  I will take it off the car again and take it to a starter shop for a rebuild.

 

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Joe
Allen, Texas
'61 4D Crown Southampton
http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1961/JoeStill/index.htm

 

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> Take your starter to a Alternator/starter rebuild shop
> to have it rebuilt.
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> Have them check the solenoid that throws the gear out
> so that it contacts the flywheel.
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> Your starter does two things: It spins a gear that
> spins the motor, and it also has a mechanism that
> throws that gear out to connect with the
> flywheel/engine.
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> Twist the key when the motor is running and you will
> hear the starter throw the gear out and grind on the
> already spinning engine, let go and it retracts. If
> it fails to extend, you have the symptoms described.
>
> I'd rebuild the whole thing anyway now while you have
> it apart. One less thing to think about later on, but
> who knows? Maybe your starter is really strong and
> just needs the part?
>
&g t; -Kenyon
>
> --- Joe wrote:
>
> > Evening all:
> >
> > Well, I removed the starter from our 1961 Crown,
> > lubricated it according to the FSM & replaced the
> > starter solenoid. Then I put it all back on the
> > car.
> >
> > Unfortunately, that did not correct the problem so
> > now I think I am in the market for a starter. I
> > thought I had one that would fit but it turns out it
> > was for a 1961 Chrysler and didn't fit.
> >
> > The whirring symptom when I turn the key remains --
> > I turn the key, the starter whirs but doesn't catch.
> >
> > In fact, other than the skinned knuckles (geez, that
> > is one tough part to get to) and grease from head to
> > toe from under the car (no concours vehicle here...)
> > I haven't anything to show for the work. Well, I
> > should take that back. I DO have something to show
> > for it. I have the experience! I have never
> > removed and reinstalled a car starter before today.
> > Another notch in the learning belt.
> >
> > On the other hand, I would REALLY like to be driving
> > the car. Is there something I am missing? Could it
> > be the starter relay? The cables? In the process
> > of elimination, I have eliminated virtually
> > everything I can think of. ANY suggestions?
> >
> > So, if a new starter is needed, is the process that
> > I send it out to be rebuilt or do I buy one that is
> > already rebuilt.
> >
> > Anyone have a source? I have tried the site but
> > came up empty with the sources there.
> >
> > Thanks everyone.
> >
> > --
> > Joe
> > Allen, Texas
> > '61 4D Crown Southampton
> >
> http://www.imperialclub.co m/Yr/1961/JoeStill/index.htm
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