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Re: 73 midget whines

To: Scott Family <rscott213@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: 73 midget whines
Date: Sun, 09 Nov 2003 18:11:34 -0500
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
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Scott Family wrote:
>  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.  

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 anyway. For the price of one, you can buy a whole 
bunch of Lucas starters.

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Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
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