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  1. Jim_Stevens

    TR2/3/3A Starter/ring gear engagement

    Hi- Still having problems with starting. All grounds re-checked, solenoid replaced. Starter motor turns but crankshaft only a tad, if at all. I had thought that the starter pinion is normally retracted from ring gear, and that upon current, it flies forward to engage, then retreats when...
    • Jim_Stevens
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    • ring gear engagement starter wosp
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Triumph
  2. D

    Starter

    New owner here, the car starts every time but the first to fourth start it just gives up after a brief crank. It’ll then crank a good spin then start. battery is new and I’ve checked the battery terminals. any opinions on the high torque starters I’ve seen advertised? thanks Dave Walsh
    • Deleted member 26655
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    • starter
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Austin Healey
  3. John_Mc

    TR6 Starter not engaging consistently

    Hi all, More and more frequently, my starter is not engaging and thus not turning the motor. Usually it does engage after a few tries, but it's annoying to not have it engage every time. Is this a common problem with a common solution? https://youtu.be/ujkVLRAK9dk
  4. M

    TR6 Starter lagging issue

    Hi all, Beginning to see issues with starter engaging....”sometimes” .....good battery (best I can tell) turn key to top position ignition lights on, turn key to start .....nothing.....turn key again....nothing.....turn key again .....strong turn and success Happens cold or at running...
    • MARK75TR
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    • starter starter lag
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Triumph
  5. S

    TR2/3/3A starter motor

    i recently acquired a mid 59 TR3a. the engine spins nicely without plugs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JohmGGe7HSo (note this is done via the starter motor; it is not running) but when i install the plugs it hardly turns at all. i'm thinking the problem is the starter motor? i'm planning...
    • Sumton
    • Thread
    • starter tr3 triumph
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Triumph
  6. 2billydavies

    TR2/3/3A runs excellent but starts hard after use

    hey everyone, been awhile since I've posted but i'm at a loss and need a starting point. my 58' TR3a runs absolutely perfect. fires right up (initially), runs perfectly... doesn't miss a beat. I have zero complaints with the way she's been running this year since my rebuild. However... after...
    • 2billydavies
    • Thread
    • cranking flooding lock starter vapor
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Triumph
  7. J

    TR6 Ring gear repair

    My TR6 wasn't turning over, but the new starter was spinning like it should. Had a hunch it might be the flywheel, and pulled the starter to view the ring gears this evening. It turns out the ring gear had slid back a good bit, making sure the starter wouldn't reach. I have never had to deal...
    • j3k5d4
    • Thread
    • repair replace ring gear starter tr6
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Triumph
  8. T

    TR2/3/3A Early/Late Starter?

    Gentlemen, I think the pictured starter is the "Bullnose" or "Bomb" type used on pre-TS50000 cars. Is that correct? From what I have read, supposedly this will work fine with post TS50000 cars (with the transmission bulge) as long as there is a press-on flywheel ring, but one should not try...
  9. S

    Wedge TR8 Starter wiring help needed

    I wrestled the original OEM TR8 starter out of my '80 TR8 project and have a Rover-spec replacement (like BP Northwest has listed at https://www.bpnorthwest.com/triumph/tr7-tr8/engine-electrical/starter-gear-reduction-new-rover-v-164.html.) The original starter has a unique setup for...
    • sammyb
    • Thread
    • starter tr8 wiring
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Triumph
  10. 2billydavies

    TR2/3/3A help! again! please! starter motor

    Hi everyone... me again. Completely hooked everything up.... ready to start. but, slight problem: starter motor won't engage. I don't think it's the actual motor... it worked perfectly before the engine rebuild. It would be a pretty big coincidence that it happened to break while out of the...
  11. D

    Bugeye starter debugging

    The short version I've got a Bugeye. The starter engages, gives the engine a push, but won't turn the engine over. There's only a few ohms resistance in the circuit, and it fails even when I try to jump it. What should I be looking for? What should I try? --- The long version I very recently...
    • diiq
    • Thread
    • bugeye sprite starter
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Spridgets
  12. AH67

    Spinning starter motor BN7

    The starter on my BN7 has been acting up as of late. When I push the starter, the starter motor turns faster than usual and does not engage the flywheel. Battery was installed a couple of months ago... Is there a quick fix or do I need to change SOLENOID, starter. Thanks all AH67
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