Bob,
Could be that the starter drive/solenoid needs cleaning and
re-lubricating. If the grease in there is stiff/dirty it can hold the
solenoid armature too tight. I think you can get the solenoid off the
starter with the starter in the car, but it may not be easy. Another
thing to try is tapping the solenoid with a hammer to see if it knocks
the armature back.
I don't think there is a problem with the harness or ignition switch,
because if there was a short causing the starter to be turned on all the
time, the starter would be engaging the flywheel.
Peace,
Pat
Thusly spake RWM:
> After a long layoff, I had to run the starter to pump the filters and
> Solexes full of fuel.
> Started OK, warmed it, and shut it down.
>
> 30 minutes later, on attempting to re-start the car, the starter motor
> would not disengage.
>
> I had to isolate the battery before it would stop -- even with the key
> out of the ignition.
>
> Now, with the key out of the ignition, when I re-energize the battery
> cut-off, the starter motors, but the solenoid does not engage the
> flywheel.
>
> Anyone experience this before? I'm guessing I've shorted something in
> the ignition and/or starter harness.
>
> What's the best way to start the diagnostic process?
>
> Thanks.
>
> - Bob Mann
>
> '68 2000 Solex OTS
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