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by florence
Wed Feb 21, 2007 1:50 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Starter motor has power, but engine won't turn
Replies: 11
Views: 4805

Thanks

Thanks everyone - I do have a starting handle and will try (thanks for the thumb tip!) and I'll have a stab at the percussive maintenance too. The starter motor whirs away on the first turn, then nothing until the ignition is completely switched off and turned on again. I'm hoping its not a catastro...
by florence
Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:20 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Starter motor has power, but engine won't turn
Replies: 11
Views: 4805

Starter motor has power, but engine won't turn

Poor Florence, 1965 convertible, is sulking after a period of being in storage. She's back on the road now, but not quite settled. We've had her running for a few months - just at weekends - but this week she wouldn't start. The starter motor has power, the fuel pump is clicking away, but the engine...