[TR] Lucas Starter Slip

[Dave1massey at cs.com]

In a message dated 3/12/2011 1:39:47 PM Central Standard Time, 
bill_beecher at flash.net writes: 
> What should I look for when I pull the head off the starter?  Is there a 
> set
> screw or a keyway that secures the pinion to the shaft?  I see most of the
> parts in the Moss catalog are N/A, is there a source for replacement 
> parts?
> 
> Is it possible that the ring gear is slipping around the flywheel (oh,
> please no)?
> 

More likely it is the rubber coupler in the starter motor itself.  Unless 
you are going for concours points you might consider a gear reduction drive.  
Most folks who have switched over will never go back.

Dave