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Hi MikeyR, Further to your comment wondering "why the UK is always some peoples first reply, yes they have way more parts available but Dave has them here" Just a thought -- but if people were to put their location in their profiles it would make it easier for helpful souls to propose sour...

Hi Phillip,

The starter issues are now all resolved thanks. Went for a long drive this afternoon... next on my list is brakes

Sadly they're not the same so back to plan B

Thanks Dave,

Didn't occur to me that they'd be mirror images of each other.

Stu

Thanks Colin ...

Attached image of the dodgy contacts which I think are the cause of my erratic starter motor issues

Well the starter is removed and the solenoid is detached from the starter. MikeyR was right it's the contacts inside the solenoid. Not dirty but eroded / worn so that the copper disc is only making reliable contact on one side and not bridging the two contacts. Will endeavour to make a replacement f...

Thanks Mikey,

I'll remove it today if I get a chance and have a look. I'm presuming that the switch / solenoid assembly is removable but I guess I'll find out later today.

Regards

Stu

Hi All, I'm new to the forum and to Singer ownership and I'm looking for a point in the right direction. My 1947 Singer Roadster has an intermittent starting fault which appears to be related to the starter motor. Sometimes it will and sometimes it wont however if I reach under the bonnet and activa...

Thanks Phillip and Hello Roly,

I know Severn Stoke & Upton. You're not far from me at all. Birtsmorton is even closer. I think I'll wander along and say hello.

Regards,

Stuart

Hello all, I'm about to become the proud owner of a 1947 Singer 9 Roadster. Since it's essentially a pre-war car built after the war I'm not sure if I'm in the right place or if I should be on the other channel. Anyway - since this is my first Singer I'd be keen to hear from any owners in the Glouce...