starter motor fault? who knows!

[robo]

Hi al, had an issue with starter motor on my 70 earlybay, no sound from starter when key turned unless hit with a hammer. Relaced with a cheapesh one lasted 3 months untill same happened. Now bought a bosh german one which was working really well untill recently when it occasonally does the same ,nothing untill tapped with hammer! Only about 2-3 months old! What next confussed. Any help,suggestions? The brass collar in box looks good .very frustrating.

 

[dlscott1974]

did u replace the brass bush that sits in the gearbox i believe this is how the starter earths

 

[robo]

Hi there no I didn't replace it,should they be very clean and dry or greased up?.cheers rob

 

[Moseley]

Hi there no I didn't replace it,should they be very clean and dry or greased up?.cheers rob

Very lightly oiled when first installed, nothing more, nothing less.