We have a good running '62 model 261 in our '40 sedan, however I have a problem with the starter that I have not been able to solve. Although the teeth on the flywheel and on the starter drive look like new, the starter sometimes fails to engage properly. The drive moves freely, as it should on the starter shaft. But sometimes it acts as if the starter begins to spin before the teeth can engage, causing a terrible noise. I just replaced the starter switch located on the starter. There doesn't appear to be any adjustment on the mechanical linkage between the starter pedal and the starter drive. I plan to remove the starter and check for wear in the linkage, but don't expect to find any. I first thought that maybe I wasn't being aggressive enough with the starter pedal, but that doesn't appear to be the problem. Any suggestions? Thanks
