Thaddeus Snaith's Journal

Yesterday I was finally able to install my new gear reduction on my 1980. I believe the solenoid was bad. Upon taking it out I noticed the flywheel's teeth chewed a significant amount. Hoping for the best, I put in the new starter and I turned the key, the only thing I heard was 1 big loud click. I think that was the sound of the starter gear connecting with the flywheel. So, me being as smart as I am, went around tightening things and in doing so I stripped the copper terminal on the starter. Ugh!

Took it to my local MG guy, EM Motors, and he put new threads on it, went back, and installed it. But this time I listened to the advice given to me and made sure the battery was 100%.

Seems as though everything is fine!