Help! 71 MBG with Starter Run on Problem

[Mitch_c]

Am new to this site. Have a 71 MGB with rebuilt starter... old one died.

I hit the key, starter cranks, but won't quit until I disconnect battery. I disconnected the key, jumped the solenoid with a screwdriver (old school) and it does the same thing after I pull the "jumper" screwdriver.. motor has set for years so I've pulled the plugs to allow to crank over easy.


Any suggestions?

Mitch

 

[Bob Claffie]

Sounds like the contacts in the solenoid are sticking. If you car reach it, give the solenoid a sharp whack the next time it does that. Bob

 

[Deleted member 8987]

So, is the motor running or just the starter drive not disengaging?