1750 GTV slow turning over

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turnermr
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1750 GTV slow turning over

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hi
I recently purchased a 1750 GTV that has been standing for the past 12 years. The car is turning over but very slowly as though the battery is on the way out. I've tried a new battery but get the same response. The Battery earth to the car is good and the gear box earth is good. is this the symptom of a failing starter motor. Do I need to remove the carbs to get to the starter ?

thanks

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KevJTD
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Re: 1750 GTV slow turning over

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could well be a tired starter, no idea on access though as haven't worked on one of those before.
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Hoping not to insult you, but have you checked that the engine turns over easily manually ?

Even if you have to take the plugs out it would be an easy test before you start on the starter motor which I also would suspect next.

turnermr
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Re: 1750 GTV slow turning over

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just a quick update I managed to sort it by installing new brushes thanks

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Re: 1750 GTV slow turning over

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Well done - and a cheap fix!
But was it easy to get the starter out?

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