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1. jonkulp@mastodon.social's status on Tuesday, 17-Jan-2023 15:37:46 UTC jonkulp

   Oh starter motor, are you the reason my Vespa won't start? Let's work it out this afternoon.

   • jonkulp@mastodon.social's status on Tuesday, 17-Jan-2023 18:43:33 UTC jonkulp

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     • jezra

     @jezra ima take it apart and clean everything this afternoon. I've watched 2 YT vids and it looks like something I can do.

   • jezra (jezra@pleroma.jezra.net)'s status on Tuesday, 17-Jan-2023 18:43:34 UTC jezra

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     @jonkulp the solenoid is covered with grime... hit it with a hammer?
   • jezra (jezra@pleroma.jezra.net)'s status on Tuesday, 17-Jan-2023 22:08:42 UTC jezra

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     @jonkulp yes, take it apart!
     How old is the starter?
   • jonkulp@mastodon.social's status on Tuesday, 17-Jan-2023 22:08:42 UTC jonkulp

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     • jezra

     @jezra well the Vespa is 2004 and I'm assuming the starter is original, so 18 to 19 yrs old.

   • jonkulp@mastodon.social's status on Wednesday, 18-Jan-2023 01:51:41 UTC jonkulp

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     • jezra

     @jezra welp...that didn't go as well as I hoped. Kinda damaged the brushes then couldn't get it back together. New starter on the way. It was worth a shot!