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Old 04-10-2020, 10:44 AM   #7
katy
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Default Re: Starter Switch Question

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Originally Posted by Will N View Post
The rod passes through a grommet in the firewall. Could be the rod is binding in the grommet. Disconnect the rod from the switch, and see if the rod moves freely. If not squirt some oil on the grommet and work it back and forth until it moves freely.
Alternately, tie a string under the head of the starter push rod, after pushing the rod to engage the starter and start the engine, pull the string to disengage the starter.
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