Starter on the fritz
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scouttster
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Starter on the fritz
The old click and no start is occurring again. I have to repair these contacts sooner or later. My Mom is coming in for a visit in a day. Should the thing decide to not start - what is the best way to push start for solo person? No hills around, Florida is flat. And, when I pop the clutch do I go with a low gear or high gear? I forget... Thanks
Terkey Hatchback
Re: Starter on the fritz
I always use second gear for push-starting. Good luck!
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83 SR5 Silver/Blue (Snowmobile/work beater)-totaled but drivable
85 SR5 Blue
88 SR5 White (the 'good' one)-not anymore-totaled
87 fwd silver wagon a/t
87 4wd dx Cream (a/t- not anymore- now m/t)
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marlinh
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Re: Starter on the fritz
Sometimes whacking the starter with a piece of wood or a hammer handle will get it to turn over. You may need someone to hold the key in the crank position as you do that. If you are by yourself, whack it and try turning it over. You may have to repeat that several times if you are alone.
If you are push starting it, pop it into second. That is if my memory serves me well.
If you are push starting it, pop it into second. That is if my memory serves me well.