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1. 73 midget whines (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2003 20:23:24 -0800; Hi all, I am no type of mechanic :( Of course your wondering what are you doing with that car. Anyway when trying to start the car it sounds like the engine almost catches and then the starter just k; /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00283.html (7,583 bytes)
2. Re: 73 midget whines (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 05:12:20 -0800; Mine does the exact same thing. Perfectly normal, AFAIK. What's happening is that when the engine just catches, the bendix is flying back out of engagement with the flywheel. The whine is just the st; /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00288.html (8,709 bytes)
3. Re: 73 midget whines (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 09 Nov 2003 18:11:34 -0500; Most likely a worn bendix drive on the starter. They are replaceable but not real easy to do. (I just did one) Those gear reduced starters seem like overkill if you ask me. Not for a street car anywa; /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00301.html (8,186 bytes)
4. Re: 73 midget whines (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 19:52:06 EST; It is easier to do if you have a pair of Vise-grip pliers and set them so when you put them on the spring you can squeeze it together until the pliers lock. I use needle nose pliers to work around in; /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00303.html (7,579 bytes)
5. Re: 73 midget whines (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 19:17:46 -0600; then the starter just kind of kicks out and spins making a high pitched whine. I somewhat question this diagnosis. If it weren't engaging at all, I would agree that it was a worn bendix, but it is s; /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00304.html (7,493 bytes)
6. Re: 73 midget whines (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Sun, 09 Nov 2003 23:45:58 -0500; A sluggish bendix will do the same thing. Have an old Ford flathead that did it until I took it out and cleaned and lubed 'er a little after that it's been fine for the last 30 years. Dave; /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00309.html (8,518 bytes)
7. Re: 73 midget whines (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 08:55:05 -0000; As I understand the symptoms: The bendix is apparently working initially, as it engages and turns the engine. The engine then fires causing the bendix to disengage and spin on its own. As the engine; /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00311.html (8,639 bytes)
8. Re: 73 midget whines (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 07:50:49 EST; Hey both my TR4A amd Sprite just like this when cold. Two or three coughs and then off they go. A couple spritzes of starting fluid is one to avoid it. But I have just come to expect that cough and w; /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00312.html (7,247 bytes)
9. Re: 73 midget whines (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 08:46:59 -0500 (EST); I think Guy is barking up the right tree here (how does one bark up a tree... or down it for that matter...I mean.. I can see barking AT it...very strange) for the starter does start the engine...wh; /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00313.html (7,502 bytes)
10. Re: 73 midget whines (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 09:13:13 -0600; Now you are starting to sound like a yankee, Cap'n Bob! The dog involved is not targeting the tree, but rather the varmint that ran up that tree. He is, therefore "barking up the tree". If, of cours; /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00314.html (8,073 bytes)
11. Re: 73 midget whines (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2003 09:56:22 -0600; Cap'n Bob, (Good to have you around again, by the way) I guess I took it for granted that you would understand that this is a hunting term, especially coon hunting. The hound plants his front feet pa; /html/spridgets/2003-11/msg00316.html (8,601 bytes)

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