Starter Motor not Engaging - Advice Please

[Ivangardiner]

The starter on my Bantam had been lying outside for years. I tried the usual new brushes, clean up, new bearings etc but it was really sluggish. I took it to a local motor rewinding place, and they said they would give the armature "a bit of a bake".  They may have done other things but it came back working like a new one, so baking does do some good.  It's an Autolite starter but very similar to the Lucas one.  I wouldn't try this baking thing myself though.  Best of luck.