Yes Steve... this is exactly why these solenoids always had heat problems. If you look at the operation of the spring, if it loses it's "spring", then it will not push the lever far enough for your starting gear to engage. Heat softens metal and definately has an affect on springs.. SO get a new longer spring and you will be able to keep your original ,correctly numbered solenoid. I bet the new spring is longer than the old one.. So all reading this post, remember this next time you have a heat start issue. Just go buy a cheapo NAPA new one. Take the spring and replace... your problems will be solved..
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