Re: 53 starter problem

Posted by gone1951 On 2009/9/21 12:51:25
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No, because if the car is in good working order, a steel ball is held out of a notch in the starter switch by the engine vacuum so when the gas pedal is pushed to the floor the starter will not engage.


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If the chamber the ball moves in is dirty/damaged or there is insufficient vacuum to hold the ball out of the slot, the starter will engage.



This is the yes and no answer. It can happen at any time for a number of reasons. DO two things, #1) try to keep the car in good working order and #2) properly fix the things that break anyway.

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