The Reynard won't start. It has power to the starter. I'm hoping it is just the solenoid. But, I've searched for a starter, however it seems the only starters for sale fit the Hewland MK series, but the LD-200.
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The Reynard won't start. It has power to the starter. I'm hoping it is just the solenoid. But, I've searched for a starter, however it seems the only starters for sale fit the Hewland MK series, but the LD-200.
Post picture of installed unit. That would help us advise.
Also, many cities still have starter/generator rebuild shops... I had my starter rebuilt a few times. Many times if the wires are not properly "potted" they vibrate apart at the solder joints. Its a 4 cylinder solid motor mount vibration thing.
On my 88SF with the standard Reynard / Mk box I use a slightly modified IMI-155 starter... but I have no idea who made the bracket to the block it mounts on.
Symptoms? Is it completely dead or does it 'click' but not spin?
Assuming it's the Denso-type unit, if it's dead, ie. not making any sounds or attempt to do anything, it's likely to be a failed solenoid. If it clicks but doesn't spin, the most likely fault is worn contacts. The latter can be bought and replaced for very little money and it's an easy task. These guys are in the UK - I use them as I'm on 'that' side of the pond - the website is a mine of useful starter info and shows the range of replacement parts available, plus fitting instructions, etc:
https://www.repairkitsuk.com/
The Reynard 2.0 starter is from a Toyota Corolla 1983-1987. You replace the entire front section with the unit on your existing starter. I buy them via Ebay. The are either rebuilt or NOS.
Regardless, you would be wise to disassemble the new starter completely and check for surface rust on the motor armature. I had several premature starter failures due sand like grit found inside upon autopsy disassembly.
I examined a subsequent newly purchased starter prior to installation and found the armature surface rusted. The armature was not varnished and rusted in inventory. I realized then that the crud I was finding in the other units was the surface rust on the armature being knocked off when rotating by the magnets and mixing with the grease.
You can buy red varnish in a spray can. I clean the starter, spray the armature and regrease. Fewer issues since.
Good news. I got an email from John Powell and the starter is fixed.
It's late, I'm dirty and going to take a shower and go to bed but I fixed it. It was shorting out behind the starter as the positive boot had somehow come off. Oh, then as I was warming the car up the old coil went up in a spectacular cloud of smoke. Luckily I learned from Pru when he let me drive his car and had a spare so that was no big deal (once the coil cooled off enough to touch it). But after that things seemed to run great. Oh, and the start gear was chewed up badly, Brent had a spare of that as well so put that on also. That would have been another headache down the line.
Bracket is a Reynard pieceQuote:
Originally Posted by azjc