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 starter
motor turning. Particularly annoing when you only get a "putt putt" on
startup, then have to wait for the starter motor to stop spinning before
attempting to start again.
I suspect, but do not know for sure, that the modern gear reduction
starters do not do this.
Probably time for a tune-up too.
HTH
-=Chris
Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/
<-----Original Message----->
From: Scott Family
Sent: 11/8/2003 11:24:24 PM
To: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: 73 midget whines
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 kind of kicks out and
spins
making a high pitched whine. At least that's what it sounds like to me.
Is the starter disengaging? Is there something else that would account
for
this. If it is the starter is it replacement time? If it is replacement
time should I go with a stock replacement (79$) or one of the newer
higher
tech starters (249$) that are now available?
The car does eventually start but only after several of these attempts.
It
also seams as it is occurring more than it used to.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Rob
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