Starter motor 'running on'!

[davidmuir]

Hi,
Why would the starter motor 'run on' after starting?? Took the original off and cleaned shaft etc and refitted-no difference! Put on spare and it does the same! (when I say 'runs on' , it's like the pinion is taking its time going back).
Thanks

[wantafaster1]

Sticking solenoid

[davidmuir]

Thanks!- will try and dismantle!
D

[davidmuir]

Ahhhhh- obviously you're not supposed to dismantle them! I hear the new ones are suspect- ?best source?
Are all the 'Lucas' ones on Ebay fake?

D

[Nick W]

Have you got the correct pinion ..Inertia or pre-engage to match your flywheel?.

[Andrew1967]

Ahhhhh- obviously you're not supposed to dismantle them! I hear the new ones are suspect- ?best source?
Are all the 'Lucas' ones on Ebay fake?

D

Original orange boxed ones should be fine. Its the green Lucas boxed ones to avoid.

A correctly working used original is sometimes the best way forward.

[bwaminispeed]

I take them apart all the time, just drill out the rivits, and, re-assemble them with nuts n bolts.......

[davidmuir]

no rivets, it seems just to be crimped-tricky! (original 1967)

[bwaminispeed]

Ah, the round one, keep forgetting about that........