Thanks to those that offered a variety of suggestions and locations to
repair/replace the starter in my TR3.
In short, for those of you who are blessed with a "long nose" (starter
that is), forget it !!!!!!
Apparently they are not made, seldom rebuilt properly, and those that
are out there may last anywhere from a day to 10 years. Replacing one
that can't be repaired is somewhat hopeless.
I had several people tell me that the best solution is to replace the
flywheel and use a newer model starter that can even still be purchased
at a good parts store (Western Auto/Parts America was able to a 1959-on
easily).
The really best solution is to replace the flywheel, clutch, and
transmission with later model parts up to a TR6. For the purist this
is unthinkable, but this car is far from virgin.
Thanks again.
Paul g. Wiegman
Allison Park, PA
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