the solenoid is an electro magnet that when engaged permits the toothed sproket to engage the flywheel.it can be renewed.
--- On Thu, 5/19/11, Alan Lambert <[email protected]> wrote: From: Alan Lambert <[email protected]> Subject: Re : [alfa] Re: Bosch 1600 starter solenoid sought To: [email protected], "Bruce Giller" <[email protected]> Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011, 5:43 PM 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]

