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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

could well be a tired starter, no idea on access though as haven't worked on one of those before.

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.

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

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