Having sorted my steering problem I can't start the car, the starter motor runs but does not engage. I've taken the motor out and everything seems to work. Powered up on the bench the dog flies out and returns when powered off. I've read posts that suggest moving the motor further forward but that doesn't work so I return it to its correct position with the locating screw and it still won't engage.
Any idea's?
Andy
1939 P2 R10 starter motor
Re: 1939 P2 R10 starter motor
Andy,
I can’t remember exactly, but there is a rubber interface (steel outer) as part of the starter drive. If this unit is perished the rubber no longer grips the steel and the starter doesn’t engage. However, on the bench the motor may appear to be working as there is no load on it to facilitate the slipping. I hope that my memory isn’t too far out and that my description makes sense!
If this is the problem, Mike Evans at Viking or Mike Couldry at Meteor should be able to supply the part. Of course, it could be something else but that would be the first place I’d look.
Hope that helps.
Tony.
I can’t remember exactly, but there is a rubber interface (steel outer) as part of the starter drive. If this unit is perished the rubber no longer grips the steel and the starter doesn’t engage. However, on the bench the motor may appear to be working as there is no load on it to facilitate the slipping. I hope that my memory isn’t too far out and that my description makes sense!
If this is the problem, Mike Evans at Viking or Mike Couldry at Meteor should be able to supply the part. Of course, it could be something else but that would be the first place I’d look.
Hope that helps.
Tony.
Tony Gilbert
P1 12 Tourer
P2 12 6 Light Saloon
Discovery 3
Discovery Sport
P1 12 Tourer
P2 12 6 Light Saloon
Discovery 3
Discovery Sport
Re: 1939 P2 R10 starter motor
Dear Andy,
In addition to the excellent advice from Tony, can I add that the sleeve is also available from John Wearing who also say they make them, or have them made exclusively - photo of their part below :
https://www.johnwearingp4parts.co.uk/pr ... rod=260046
When you take the starter apart (which is straightforward), could I ask you please to check something and let me know. The rubber in the sleeve is indeed one reason why the starter fails to engage but it can also be that the two metal prongs on the inner sleeve can break off while the rubber is still in good shape. I would be interested to know what has happened to your particular sleeve. Thank you.
In addition to the excellent advice from Tony, can I add that the sleeve is also available from John Wearing who also say they make them, or have them made exclusively - photo of their part below :
https://www.johnwearingp4parts.co.uk/pr ... rod=260046
When you take the starter apart (which is straightforward), could I ask you please to check something and let me know. The rubber in the sleeve is indeed one reason why the starter fails to engage but it can also be that the two metal prongs on the inner sleeve can break off while the rubber is still in good shape. I would be interested to know what has happened to your particular sleeve. Thank you.
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