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Starter not working all of the time? Let it sit for a while and it pops off. Nine times out of ten it is a bad solenoid. Bad solenoids tend to draw too many amps and over heat. Replacing it with a Nissan unit and your problem should be solved.
If your starter goes bad it can be a real pain to replace. Replacing can require you to remove the intake manifold and carbs at a minimum. Loosening the drivers side motor mount and jacking the engine up to give you more room. The best starter to use is the short nose 2 liter starter. It gives you a bit more manuverability than the standard long nose 1600 starter. If you peer into the drivers side wheel well with the tire off you will notice a triangular brace running from the inner fender to the firewall. I drill out the spot welds and remove this piece. I then fabricated a piece of aluminum to fit back into the spo t and bolt it in place. This allows you to remove the starter without removing all of the above items plus it looks better than leaving the piece out completely. Saves a lot of time and energy.