Well Alan, some times parts do break or wear out! That said, have you installed a starter relay? That might help get more volts to the solenoid than the ignition switch can deliver.
Sent from my iPad On May 19, 2011, at 2:43 PM, Alan Lambert <[email protected]> wrote: > While only slightly on point, the starter solenoid on my '74 Spider often > refuses to work, especially when hot. I "fix" this by carrying an aluminum rod > of 1/2" diameter long enough to reach the solenoid. I bang on this with a > light hammer and this usually convinces the solenoid to work------any ideas > anyone?? > > Best regards, > > Alan Lambert > > > > --- En date de : Mer 18.5.11, Bruce Giller <[email protected]> a icrit : > > De: Bruce Giller <[email protected]> > Objet: [alfa] Re: Bosch 1600 starter solenoid sought > @: [email protected] > Cc: [email protected] > Date: Mercredi 18 mai 2011, 17h26 > > Andrew, > > Why not get it rebuilt ? You should be able to find an electrical shop > nearby that rebuilds Bosch starters/generators. > > Bruce > > >> >> Date: Wed, 18 May 2011 17:07:38 +0000 >> From: "Watry, Andrew (LNG-SFR)" <[email protected]> >> Subject: [alfa] Bosch 1600 starter solenoid sought >> >> The 1600 starter solenoid in my Super died yesterday. Anyone have a new or >> good used one to sell? It's attached by two countersunk screws 180* across >> from each other, and is Bosch PN 0331302027. Believed to be the same for >> any >> 8-tooth 1300-1750 starter. Thanks a lot. >> Andrew > -- > to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi > or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected] > -- > to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi > or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected] -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected]

