As I recall this means a worn starter bushing at the bottom end of the
starter ---- there's a worn spot that it will get stuck in --- usually when
warm. I had a 78 with this problem -- carried a hammer by the driver's door
and could be out of the van, whack the starter a few times, back behind the
wheel and on the road in seconds. Of course, I lived on Vancouver Island
then, and it wasn't such a big deal to bo on your back under the van as in
colder climes. Wouldn't want to do it now. You'll probably be advised to put
in a relay to give you more juice at the strarter --- an electrical hammer
of sorts. That will probabaly work too --- but the real solution is a
new/rebuilt starter.

Cheers,
Doug

On 12/26/05, Chris Renz <aircooledchris@eucasafari.vendioweb.com> wrote:
>
> Ok, so my starter randomly doesnt even try to start lately.
> If I wait a day, it might.
>
> Today I was able to confirm that hitting the back of it with a hammer and
> then trying again makes it start no problemo.
>
> so, is it the starter or a connection?
>
> I just randomly remembered that in my old baywindow, when I had my 'idiots
> guide' they said to try that if it doesnt even try to start, but I dont
> recall what that means exactly.
>
> other than, of course, carry a hammer with at all times. =)
>
> thanks,
> cr
>