[Shotimes] clutch switch

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Joseph

My 92 is on its second one of these. The plunger face that rests against the 
pedal started to stick to the pedal arm. I used some silicone spray to lube it. 
It worked for a few months and then started to act up. They are cheap, just 
replace it.

Bill
> My 91 (129K) misbehaves when starting on cold mornings.  If I press the clutch 
> pedal for 2-3 seconds before starting, then the
> starter engages nicely, although not perfectly smoothly.  If I go too fast, 
> starting is a bit erratic, as if something is not
> engaging.
> 
> I suspect that the clutch switch may have a little arthritis and is not moving 
> quickly.  What would be a good lubricant for this
> switch?
> 
> Another possibility is the starter relay, which I believe is original.
> 
> How about the starter solenoid?  Although the relay is on the fender wall, the 
> solenoid still is inside the motor housing, isn't
> that right?  Might I be looking at a starter rebuild?  If so I'd rather do it 
> now than a week or two hence when the weather gets
> nasty.  (George and Alan, use your imaginations.)
> 
> Advice please, Obi-Wan!
> 
> Joseph van Oss
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