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| | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 136 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 136 | I determined that the starter button is worn and not making a good contact
The local parts store can get the pre 57 button next day but the 57-60 button is 2-3 weeks
Will the early button work okay?
In think it might be missing the wire to the coil for easier starting.
Should I try to find the proper one?
Thanks | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | The earlier "button" will work OK but the wire to the coil aids in starting. Can you order from Advance Auto and easily arrange shipping to Canada? | | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 136 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 136 | thanks
I"ll try NAPA tomorrow | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | It could be your linkage is worn and sloppy and not depressing the button all the way. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 136 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 136 | The brass tab inside has a noticeable wear groove of about 3/8" of an inch.
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