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I had the same thing happen. I removed the cylinder from the engine,then applied penetrating oil,heated the cylinder with mapp gas around the boogered stud and soaked with penetrating oil again. Before it had a chance to cool I took an eze out bit and turned it til the remaining stud unscrewed. Then ...

I need one!! Where and how can I find one? Did it cost less than OEM?

What I mean by does not kick in is- The starter spins but the starter solenoid doesn't seem to kick the small gear that engages the flywheel. Jim M. sounds like he might be spot on with the diagnosis of the slipping bendix. I will check into it and post results of my findings.
Bob H.

When starting my Pinz the starter solenoid doesn't kick the starter in to engage. I have to hit the start button several times before the solenoid will kick the starter in. I took the starter out and put 24 Vdc to it and it works everytime.I'm thinking poor ground(will test tomorrow). Anybody have ...

Well the no spark problem has been solved.Turns out it was a bum coil wire,but I learned a valuable troubleshooting tip that I will share with those of you with a Pertronix electronic ignition.To test the ignitier mounted under the distributor first remove the distributor cap and rotor,then connect ...

My Pinz finally let me down. I have no spark. Truck has Pertronix ignition.The stock coil reads 4 ohms primary and 12000 ohms secondary,seems normal.I have 14 volts at the suppressor before cranking and 21 volts while cranking(normal?).The ballast resistor read 4 ohms.How do you check the igniter ...

Take your idle adjust screws out and your idle solenoids off(one set at a time),then blow air(about 40 psi)into the set screw hole then blow air in the solenoid hole.This will clear any blockage in the idle mix area. My hat goes off to Jim La Guardia on this fix.I found it in the archives. My Pinz ...

I found the gear and used it in a burned out rear wiper motor from a 1980ish Volvo Station Wagen.Just go to a junkyard and look around.