ok so my mini doesnt start properly all the time, the starter motor just goes WHIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR i think this is because its not engaging the fly?

its starts fine if you push start it

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78 Leyland Mini - Prince

Time for a geMini starter, me thinks.

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pull it out and grease the bits on the end of the shaft (hold the section with the gear on it and twist it down towards the starter , grease the large thread and put it back in) , might be getting a bit dry , if it still doesn't work then look at either having the bit you greased reconditioned if it's a car you want to keep standard , or as poeee said get a gemini starter for convenience .....

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I have nevered greased mine as you grese it will go hard then the same thing will happen. I usually dismantle it and cleaned and then reassemble it using graphite powder and it would work for years after that.

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1970 Mini K, 1380cc, 1.75 HIF SU, 30 70 Cam, 2" Zorts
1969 Mini K, Stock Standard and Orginal. (Slow as Hell)

Next time you're home, switch it over to the spare one in the garage. The one you're having hassles with can then be 'taught a lesson'

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Rod
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I thought the trick was not to ever grease it (thats what Leyland recomended btw "under no circumtances should any lubricant be applied to the armature gear") coz it collects crud and jams and transfers all the crud to the flywheel as well.

The best thinkg is to have it perfectly clean. Make sure the armature travels freely on its shaft and returns all the way to the end when pulled backward. The large heavy duty spring on the end of the shaft might have cracked or the internal spring inside the armature could be bust (I've seen both happen in my car).

um just out of curiosity how is the battery on yer car ????
or if there is a bad earth or bad connection it may just wurrrrrr
makka

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Don't use any grease or oil . Give it a good clean and wash with kerosene. This will leave a film that will lubricate without picking up dirt.

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David L


My greatest fear in life is that when I die my wife will sell my Mini and tools for the price I told her I paid for them!

hi all!

makka, its a relatively new battery, went in in june last year. and with an overkill ov CCA's (575), im sure its fine

im just going to change it over next time im at rodneys place (dont know when that will be but hopefully soon ) but cheers for all your suggestions fellas

PS love the sig pic makka

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78 Leyland Mini - Prince

I am selling GEMINI STARTERS ready modified to go straight on any Mini A series engine. $80.00 plus post. You can't even get an original Mini starter looked at by any sparky for thet price. I still have a couple left.

hi mate,

sorry, i did read your PM but couldnt get back to you. i am definately interested in a geMini starter, however cash is too tight at the moment, and i ahve a spare starter at mum and dads which they are dropping by today.

but cheers for the offer

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78 Leyland Mini - Prince