rynicolson Posted August 1, 2001 Share Posted August 1, 2001 My K series (with lightened fly wheel) "whines" as the ignition catches on starting for a second or two... not like my old 1400 SS... is this normal? I don't "hold the key" so to speak as I'm on a big red starter button... any reassurance gratefully received. Tricks Y57 CDS "Mutley" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Green Posted August 1, 2001 Share Posted August 1, 2001 Nick's specialist subject again... Judging from the registration number, your starter is the good old Magneton jobby, with the solenoid on the bottom. It has reduction gears in it. The starter coil is not directly in line with the pinion. These reduction gears cause the little shriek when the engine catches. It's the one thing I miss since I haven't used my Mageneton starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynicolson Posted August 1, 2001 Author Share Posted August 1, 2001 Nick... from what you say this is therefore normal, out of interest you obviously have changed s/m's, why? what to? and for what reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Green Posted August 1, 2001 Share Posted August 1, 2001 The symptoms, cause (I think) and alternatives are outlined here Essentially, too much heat affects starters on Ks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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