On 10 Jul 2004 22:31:34 -0700, mmdir2002@yahoo.co.uk (Red Cloud) wrote:

>Randolph <trash@junkmail.com> wrote in message news:<40EF9FC2.B492115F@junkmail.com>...
>> For the vast majority of materials, including the copper in the starter
>> solenoid, resistance increases with higher temperature. Higher
>> resistance means less current, assuming the voltage is the same. Thus if
>> your starter solenoid is marginal when cool, it may not work at all when
>> hot.
>>
>
>
> I heard the click on solenoid when it did not start up. So the
>problem might be on starter motor and/or flywheel. The gear of start
>motor and/or flywheel
>gear might worn out. Flywheel replacement is big job, isn't it?

The click tells that *some* electrical umm, oomph is getting to the
solenoid. The solenoid may not be getting enough of a kick to throw it all
the way into full engagement or it may be impeded by some dust or dirt.

Rgds, George Macdonald

"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??