Starter Motor Bearings

[panel350]

Hi All ,I've got a 4 cylinder classic 50hp Merc ,the starter motor bearings are flogged out ,are they still available as parts??
Cheers Kev

 

[oldman570]

Re: Starter Motor Bearings

A electric motor rebuilder shop should have the oil light bearings for the end caps that can be replaced. In the long run it would be best to just get a remanufactured starter as the stator armature, carbon brushes, springs and other parts will also need to be repaired to have a good starter in the end. Arco, Serria, and Mercury starters can be bought from 120 to 150 dollars from several online sales outlets. JMO
Oldman570

 

[panel350]

Re: Starter Motor Bearings

Cheers mate ,not sure if you can get remanufactured starters way down here in NewZealand !! but I will be seeing a good starter motor guy tomorrow !
Cheers Kev

 

[cr2k]

Re: Starter Motor Bearings

One can usually make new brushes by finding something slightly larger and filing to the right size.