I need a starter but what one?

[f_inscreenname]

Re: I need a starter but what one?

Going to do some detailed looking now. Will be back later with news.​

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: I need a starter but what one?

In the pic you posted it looks like it is cut on the inside of the flywheel as well as the outside.

 

[Coors]

Re: I need a starter but what one?

lol, reel, you caught that ( I have screwed that up, before)

 

[f_inscreenname]

Re: I need a starter but what one?

After some measurements (from what I can see from the missing starter) they look real close. Close enough that I am going to hold off on buying one and see when I pull it off. What do you all think?

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: I need a starter but what one?

I believe it will switch sides. I'd do it. Just install the starter before you reinstall the motor and give it a try. You should be able to crank the motor while it's still swingin.

 

[f_inscreenname]

Re: I need a starter but what one?

Would be nice to keep the original. Not to mention the money.​

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: I need a starter but what one?

From the looks of the ring gear I would recommend replacing it. You can buy that ring gear at your local discount auto parts store for around 20 dollars. It would be mony well spent against a new starter drive.

 

[f_inscreenname]

Re: I need a starter but what one?

There is nothing wrong with the gear. I just posted a bad picture. It was from when I first got the motor and I took a bunch of pictures before I took it apart. Most of what you are seeing is red clay, mud, cobwebs, etc, etc.

 

[Coors]

Re: I need a starter but what one?

Like Bondo said- I've changed rings by heating with a torch, and pounding it back on. And this is at a Chevrolet dealership, lol.

 

[tie_one_on]

Re: I need a starter but what one?

If your going to spin the motor over while hanging (or not firmly planted), remove the spark plugs first to avoid some of the torque twist.

 

[f_inscreenname]

Re: I need a starter but what one?

Thanks folks I am going to have to try it this weekend if it doesn't rain all weekend again for the third week in a row.
After I figured out that the starter had a issue I stopped building the motor so no plugs to worry about.

 

[Bondo]

Re: I need a starter but what one?

Ayuh,.......

It Does look like you Might be able to Sand the Paint off the other side of it,+ Swap it Over,.......

Btw,....... I Prefer to use the Oven,.... Rather than a Torch to heat the ring gear...............Popping the Flywheel into the Freezer makes it go Even Easier.........

 

[f_inscreenname]

Re: I need a starter but what one?

I do have a commercial deep freezer to. Whats the best way to get it off? Torch and punch?​

 

[Bondo]

Re: I need a starter but what one?

Nope,..... Just a Hammer,+ Drift,......

Work your way Around it,... Alittle at a time.......

 

[f_inscreenname]

Re: I need a starter but what one?

O K, I think I can do that and the wife being away this weekend I wont have to explain why I am cooking boat parts.​

 

[Limited-Time]

Re: I need a starter but what one?

If you want the ring to "fall" right on pack the FW in dry ice, along with heating the RG as Bond-o suggested. Any good welding supply place will carry it..................cost is minimal, and it really contracts the FW........-300 deg.F

 

[f_inscreenname]

Re: I need a starter but what one?

Thanks for the info.
Going to get it ready to pull again. Might even get to it tonight. ​

 

[f_inscreenname]

Re: I need a starter but what one?

That wasn't so bad. Pulled the motor and took off the bellhousing. Fixed the flywheel like you all said and put it all back together by 8:30. Now it works.​

 

[Bondo]

Re: I need a starter but what one?

Cool...........

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: I need a starter but what one?

That wasn't so bad. Pulled the motor and took off the bellhousing. Fixed the flywheel like you all said and put it all back together by 8:30. Now it works.

Cool ! !