Starter Solenoid, I have been through 4 and counting! Options

[ctc911ctc]

1974 2.0 - 24Kmiles
All stock

I received the car in late 2018, pulled from a garage in RI. Sat in the garage since 1986/88

The starter in the car was original. We removed near everything in the car, super cleaned and welded, put it all back together, and also bought a new starter. The new starter would not work right - clicked but no turn - so we put the original back in. Ran great.

Then the original started to fail (seemed like the copper wire from solenoid to motor had degenerated so we bought a 3rd. This one would not work so I returned it and got another. It worked great for a month and now this one clicks but the motor does not turn. Had to jump it with a screwdriver. Which though dangerous - works great!

At this point, over 2 years, I have 4 failed starters. One is 46 years old, the others are rebuilt (2) and new 1.

Which way would you go from here?

Another new OEM? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
Another rebuilt???? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif)
Put a relay in parallel with the Solenoid? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
Get the super fancy Porche High Torque starter? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
Always park on a hill (facing downhill of course). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)

[AZBanks]

I would suggest giving Mark Henry's fix a try.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...amp;mode=linear

[Superhawk996]

I would suggest giving Mark Henry's fix a try.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...amp;mode=linear

Mark's fix is great and has an intended purpose. It will not address bad ground connection or a flaky swith.

I'm going to pull quote from Mark's fix:
"Of course as with any electrical trouble shooting the first order of business is always clean all of your grounds and make sure the chassis to transmission ground strap is in place and in good condition."

No offense to AZBanks but this isn't a guessing game. Trouble shooting electrical issues requires a methodical approach before adding more variables and more wiring.