The starter needs to be in the car to test it properly under load. I would
first take it somewhere where they test it before I replace it. If the
starter is good then another one won't help.
...Art
On Mon, 19 Apr 1999, Perry Robinson wrote:
> Hey again, My A still won't turn over. I checked all the grounds, and even
> jumped the power straight to the starter from a running vehicle; with the
> spark plugs out, it spins like a top, with them in, it won't even turn over
> one complete revolution.
>
> This has nothing to do with ignition or timing; I tried it with the ignition
> off, and the plug wires off the plugs.
>
> The parts house where I got the starter retested it and says there is
> nothing wrong with it.
>
> Does anyone know of a good reliable supplier of starters for the MGA?
> Victoria British sells them rebuilt without a core charge for around $70.00.
> Is this a good deal? Has anyone ever bought a starter from them?
>
> I need all the input I can get.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Perry
> 1961 MGA 1600
> 1979 TR7-V8
>
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