installed new starter, lost 10 lbs

[spiderrey]

just installed new starter, turns out it wasnt the problem, i need an ignition switch. you know what they say about assumptions.

[miragesmack]

Is that a lightwieght 9racing type) starter, or is it just a replacement that happens to be smaller? Brand?

[So Cal Mark]

that is the unit I'm selling. It's a gear reduction unit that will provide faster cranking rpm. $225 plus $12 shipping in the US.

[mdrburchette]

That's a nice little unit. Rey, when you get your car figured out, let us know how you like that starter. Was it easier to install?

[Tappy]

just installed new starter, turns out it wasnt the problem, i need an ignition switch. you know what they say about assumptions.

here's one passing on ebay



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Fiat-124 ... 0252317233

[spiderrey]

picked up a used switch from mark. the harness that ran to the starter was in pretty bad shape. it was burned , cracked and taped over. i took it out, replaced the red wire that plugs into the starter, and extended it. the new starter requires a short jumper wire to extend the red wire so that it reaches the plug in the new starter. i just replaced the whole wire instead. crimped it, then sautered it and covered the ends with shrink tubing.
the car used to crank slow, usually i had to bump the key several times to fire it up, due to the higher compression my motor has. with the new starter it rolls right over, well worth the money i spent. just my opinion.

[mdrburchette]

And 10 lbs of weight lost! I'm definitely getting one for my racecar.

[spiderrey]

to be exact, 9lbs 13 ounces. just left marks shop. he rejetted my 38 weber, it was way off. its a night and day difference. thanx Mark.