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Subject:Re: starter help
From:Jeff Lincoln
Date:Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:53:40 -0500

Not that anyone would doubt Bob but he is right. I drove my 85' the better
part of a year having to occasionally take a screw driver and hammer to the
starter. (it was a very $ tight year). Eventually of course I had to replace
it - but that method does work.

On 3/23/07, Bob Mac <BOBMACDOWELL@webtv.net> wrote:
>
>   Take a hammer and wack the starter a few times . If it starts, the
> brushes are gone, replace the starter. Don't laugh, it works. I also
> have a brand new in the box rebuilt starter for sale $ 115.00 plus
> shipping from Pa.
>

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Thanks,

Jeff
90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful, It's naked inside - IT'S ALIVE!)
86' (We call this one Parts)
85' GL (Sidelined and feeling neglected)

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