Starter Solenoid Swap, 1960 Triumph TR3A Restoration

[@indyme2]

Some days are better than others. You'll get there.

[@finpainter1]

looking good

[@BruceBoschek]

Watching and hoping.

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Checking connections before pulling the starter, right?

[@cheftush]

Yes sir! That will be the first thing I do before pulling it.

[@TheWreckingYard]

Too bad about the starter, rebuild kit available for the starter?

[@robertmorales391]

hi Tush, working on my TR4 wiring / solenoid install and saw this video. on a separate question are you happy with those filters on the weber carburetors? i got Weber's on my tr4 with some older redline filters. thx.

[@cheftush]

Yes, very happy with the filters. Cheers, Tush

[@fatstercat]

bummer but you gave it your best

[@cutworm59]

I have had trouble with hi-torque starters in th past. They sometimes cram th bendex too much in the flywheel. Or the dang brushes hang up in the ameture. Hammer fixes this tho.

[@wtbm123]

Cool

[@jimhallmark8680]

Bummer, With all the time you have into the rebuild I know you'll enjoy the car even more with bugs worked out. I got worn out just installing the rear signal lights and Lic. light on mine yesterday. Wish had your energy, One thing I wanted to ask you l do have any of the little bits that go on the tub right behind the doors. I think they support the trim piece. I can not find them anywhere and would gladly pay nicely for a set. Jim

[@cheftush]

Hi Jim, yeah, I'd like to be able to get it on the road and finally take it for a good run. Not sure what bits you are talking about? Are you talking about the tack strips that fit in the channel behind the b post? Cheers, Tush

[@JerrysThisandThat]

Bummer about the starter, old cars, love them and hate them at the same time Lol

[@cheftush]

You got it Jerry...I'm comparing it to our sea king helicopters....1 hour of driving for every 10 hours maintenance

[@ziggassedup]

I'm sure you could get a brush set for the starter...Give it a tap with a hammer just not on the body where the magnets are.

[@cheftush]

Tried that...I think that is why I was able to start it earlier in the week...

[@cabdriveruk]

Put it in gear bounce the car back and forward see if the starter is jammed, thats what we used to do here in the uk. if it is you will hear it click.

[@cheftush]

Yep, one of the first things I tried. I thought the starter pinion might be stuck on the ring gear. No dice.

[@cabdriveruk]

Can only be the connection then, you must have disturbed it.

[@ceedell]

oh no!

[@69Phuket]

Food rationing ended in 1954 in UK. You spoil this guy...Oil (best) Lube (best)..Petrol (doubtable) Just dive it a right Good Thrashing! That's what they got in '54. :( Hammer Time!

[@jimhallmark8680]

If you can e-mail to Jim at hallmark rotating equip .com I can send you a picture. Thanks, Jim

[@cheftush]

Just sent Jim, cheers, tush