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Hi, sorry for delay in reporting back - I finally got back in the garage at the weekend, removed the starter motor and found that the gear mechanism was indeed stuck in the 'engaged' position. I flicked it back in place with a screw driver and put a little oil on the shaft. I then ran a bench test o...

Thanks Rob and gspd, I'll get back in the garage in a few weeks and have a good look at the starter/solenoid. Fingers crossed, we've found the problem.

I found a 60 amp relay, but unfortunately the starter motor kicked in again as soon as I connected the battery. When this happens, when I hear movement in the starter motor I disconnect the battery leads quickly, fearing the starter motor won't disengage if the engine starts. Out of curiosity and po...

I checked the starter button with a continuity meter, it appears to operate as it should. However reading about the possible relay issue - the generic one I have mounted is rated at 40 amps. Thanks for this, I'll source a 60 amp one and report back.

Thanks for these, I'll check the starter button and the relay. I let you know how it goes.

Hi, I'm new to the forum, apologies in advance if this issue has been covered previously. I have a problem with the ignition/starter motor system not disengaging on my 1971 R60/5. Pressing the starter button, the starter motor engages but won't disengage, even after letting go of the starter button ...