Pull starter solenoid connection

Post by **jgunson** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:23 pm

I'm having problems with my pull start solenoid connection behind the dash. I set it up so it works well but over 20 - 30 starts the steel cable slips so that the car no longer starts. I can't tighten the lock screw up any more than I am doing already. Has anybody had a similar problem and found a neat solution?

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:44 pm

Don't pull so hard ? Only needs a gentle tug as I remember.

Or - is there room to put an additional grip on the cable ?

Post by **jgunson** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:37 pm

Is that no weetabix before driving the traveller then?
There might just be enough room for me to drill and tap the coupling for another bolt onto the cable.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 11:36 pm

You can cut a cable nipple from the inside of an old domestic electric plug and maybe use that ?