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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: Kipster on April 11, 2011, 07:06:32 PM

Title: Starter Motor.
Post by: Kipster on April 11, 2011, 07:06:32 PM

Just aquired a sweet looking 126 650 air cooled. absolutely loving it so far.
but is it normal for the starter to stay engaged for a short while after releasing the lever?
Maybe the bendix spring needs cleaning.

Title: Re: Starter Motor.
Post by: Pete126 on April 11, 2011, 08:43:34 PM

Welcome to the Forum.
It should stop as soon as you release the lever, Check the cable is not sticking, If that's O.K. try a squirt of wd40 on the lever on the starter motor :thumbup

Title: Re: Starter Motor.
Post by: Kipster on April 12, 2011, 06:04:06 AM

Thanks for that, it makes good sense  :thumbup