My dad has one about 4 years old that has developed an intermittant starting problem. WHen turning the key I can fell something in the solinoid moving but it is like something is not engaging. Sometimes I can move the solinouid by hand while turnign the kep and I can get it to start. I had dad buy a new solinoid. It also came with a "cup" the has a spring on the end that sticks out of the starter that the solinoid goes against.
What I cant figure out is how the old one comes out. Does it sound like this could be our problem?
Any advice is appreciated!