Dirk,
Check the brushes of the commutator for wear.
Replace brushes and/or have rotor machined.
Cheers,
Hans
'71 MGBT
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dirk de Boer [SMTP:deboer@duke.usask.ca]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 1999 12:00 AM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: starter trouble on 1966 MGB
>
> Question for you all: On my 1966 MGB once in a while the starter doesn't
> do anything. When I turn the key, the solenoid clicks, and that's all
> that happens. If I rotate the starter a little bit by hand and try
> again, the starter will work, so it seems there is a 'dead spot.'
> Anybody have a clue what's going on here? Brushes? Armature?
>
> Dirk de Boer
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