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If it's just the solenoid you don't need to replace the starter motor - just the solenoid. My 1978SC is now on its third solenoid. The 44 year old starter motor is fine. I've just returned from a 6-day trip and the car ran well. Starter motor with a new solenoid fitted in 2020 working really well.

I often wonder how many good starter motors are discarded just because they need a new solenoid. It sounds as though the solenoid on your car has stuck in the on position. You could try to hit it with a hammer to see if it will free off.

Roy
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1959 Bristol 406 (bought in 1972; sold in 1977)
1966 Porsche 2.0 coupe (bought in 1977; sold 1981)
1978 Porsche SC coupe (bought in 1993)
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