Re: Finally Getting Greasy

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 6 Aug 00, at 11:24, Michael Carmody & Lucy Alfonso wrote:

> OK...the switch still works in its "on" position just dandy. Could
> I have dealt the solenoid its death blow by holding the key in
> "start" position for three seconds? 

Not likely. It is more likely that the brushes are worn out and that 
the PO just tried one worn out starter after another.

> So there should also be tin between the pushrods and the cylinders? Hmmmm...

Yes, but on early cars this is just a small, but important, piece.

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Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

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