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Ignition on, clutch in, turn the key to start. The lights dim, nothing happens. Popped the hood, thought maybe the solenoid wire had come off. Nope its firmly attached. Wiggle it round, make sure its got a good connection. Still no start. I keep trying over and over again. Starts right up. Turned it off, tried again. Nothing. Tried a few more times, and it started again.

Last time this happened was on a Chevy 350 motor and I needed a new solenoid. Same thing here, I'd imagine? I'm wary of parts store "rebuilt" starters. Any suggestions?


Did you try lightly nudging (aka smacking) the starter with a hammer? Sometimes the solenoid doesn't completely engage and hitting the starter/solenoid helps it to engage fully. At least it's worked that way for me.

The solenoids are rebuildable. Others have done it but I don't recall where to source the parts.

For a local rebuild, go directly to an actual starter rebuilder company if you have any local. They are more inclined to get it right the first time. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

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