Re Starting woes

[zee <zee@domain.elided>]

>I have headers and I was told once that
>the heat from the headers could be detremental to the solenoid >function.
>If it is the solenoid, how easy is that to remove and install?  How >much
>should I expect to pay?  How can I prevent the same problem from >happening
>again?  Help me make my Scout live again... ;)

Do you hear a "click" when you activate the Solenoid? It should "click"
as the contacts are engaged. No clicks means the solenoid is not
working. A click and no starter means the contacts are dirty or worn
out. A click and the starter engaging means it should now go and you
should probably go somewhere. The whole assembly comes out with two
bolts and is easy to repair. You need a soldering iron to remove the
solenoid cap. A lot starter problems are dirt and mud related. Try
pulling it apart and cleaning the parts very well. Watch out for the
washers at the end of the starter armature they are critical and easily
fall off and get lost if you are not looking.


Bryan