Series 2 Starter Motor
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Series 2 Starter Motor
First post in the E Type forum, I'm a visiter from the X350 forum, so be gentle with me.....I've posted this on the UK forum too, but no one has admitted to changing a starter yet !
I have just bought what appears to be a solid S2, that has had a fair bit of love and attention lavished upon it in the 2 years it has made it back to the UK from the states.
I have one immediate problem, which is a lazy starter motor....it's painfully slow, and I'm more surprised when it fires the car. The previous owner, who assumed this was a battery issue has put a new battery on it. The wiring all seems ok.
The starter looks to be one of the few things that hasn't had any attention, so I would like to remove it, and at leat check the brushes etc but probably renew it.
I'm happy with a set of spanners, and previously have had other older Jags etc but I thought I would seek the advice of anyone who has done this job....as once I'm halfway through, I'm probably committed, with a stationary car.
The factory manual makes it look relatively easy .... aside from the removal of the distributor. I haven't yet had the carpet out to see how easy it is in the "transmission tunnel" inspection hole. It's a manual LHD car if that makes any difference.
Also I am wondering if a high torque starter is the way to go ? and if so, anyone been there ?
I don't have access to a 4 poster lift....but just wondering if I did would the starter come out of the bottom quite easily (If so I may take the easy route and pay someone).....alternatively, if I remove the airbag & vacuum tank is there room for it to come out there.
At least it's a manual, and I have a rope, and a jeep !
Thank you
I have just bought what appears to be a solid S2, that has had a fair bit of love and attention lavished upon it in the 2 years it has made it back to the UK from the states.
I have one immediate problem, which is a lazy starter motor....it's painfully slow, and I'm more surprised when it fires the car. The previous owner, who assumed this was a battery issue has put a new battery on it. The wiring all seems ok.
The starter looks to be one of the few things that hasn't had any attention, so I would like to remove it, and at leat check the brushes etc but probably renew it.
I'm happy with a set of spanners, and previously have had other older Jags etc but I thought I would seek the advice of anyone who has done this job....as once I'm halfway through, I'm probably committed, with a stationary car.
The factory manual makes it look relatively easy .... aside from the removal of the distributor. I haven't yet had the carpet out to see how easy it is in the "transmission tunnel" inspection hole. It's a manual LHD car if that makes any difference.
Also I am wondering if a high torque starter is the way to go ? and if so, anyone been there ?
I don't have access to a 4 poster lift....but just wondering if I did would the starter come out of the bottom quite easily (If so I may take the easy route and pay someone).....alternatively, if I remove the airbag & vacuum tank is there room for it to come out there.
At least it's a manual, and I have a rope, and a jeep !
Thank you
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Hi,
I've "been there done this" on my '67. It is a PITA, However, it's simply a matter of gaining access. Yes the distributor, the vac tank, the gravel pans, air cleaner. Then it's a wiggle job. I would definitely go back in with a small version. if available. The factory starters are big and bulky. This aside, insure all of the attachment terminals are clean first.
Good Luck .....
I've "been there done this" on my '67. It is a PITA, However, it's simply a matter of gaining access. Yes the distributor, the vac tank, the gravel pans, air cleaner. Then it's a wiggle job. I would definitely go back in with a small version. if available. The factory starters are big and bulky. This aside, insure all of the attachment terminals are clean first.
Good Luck .....
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