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Re: [T3] Starting issue


On Tue, 2005-02-22 at 10:31, Jim Webster wrote:
> Kinda strange issue I have, maybe someone here could help:
> 
> My '63 Notchback, still 6V, takes a few seconds to start to turn over 
> when trying to start it.  I turn the key, lights on dash go out, then 
> 2-3 seconds later it starts to crank.  Nothing happens during the 2-3 
> seconds I wait.  Could it be a ground problem or something along those 
> lines preventing the starter from firing right away?  Any help is 
> appreciated.
> 
The dash light should NOT go out when you start to crank the engine. 
they might dim a little, while cranking, but not go out. It sounds like
you may also have a dirty starter. The bendix is not sliding easily. The
get oil and clutch dust in them over time.

-- 
Russ Wolfe
'71 FB AT
'66 FB MT
'64 T34 (not running)
'65 T1 (not running)
russw@classicvw.org
http://www.classicvw.org

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