Pullstart 62,923 #1 Posted December 14, 2020 So once I get this cap cleaned up, what’s the trick to get all the springs and pieces aligned for re-assembly? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,923 #2 Posted December 14, 2020 Apparently admitting there’s a problem is the first step! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,060 #3 Posted December 14, 2020 4 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #4 Posted December 14, 2020 or don't take it a part in the first place 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,923 #5 Posted December 14, 2020 1 minute ago, pfrederi said: or don't take it a part in the first place I intended to clean up the other end and apply a dab of grease... when it all popped apart. I got it, but it likely wasn’t pretty looking in the shop for a minute! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,023 #6 Posted December 14, 2020 1 hour ago, pfrederi said: or don't take it a part in the first place Dang, that's what I was going to reply with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,166 #7 Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) Courtesy of the Dino: Edited December 14, 2020 by squonk 6 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,923 #8 Posted December 14, 2020 2 hours ago, squonk said: Courtesy of the Dino: That would have been nice. I was thinking a heavy plate to hold them all down, slotted to allow removal, over engineering at it’s finest. A handful of tin scraps and whallaah! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #9 Posted December 14, 2020 I use Stanley knife blades. Just watch your fingers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,132 #10 Posted December 14, 2020 Just took an old piece of plastic and cut into it a slot for the starters shaft. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,835 #11 Posted December 14, 2020 19 hours ago, pfrederi said: or don't take it a part in the first place It probably wasn't even broke... he just wanted to see what was inside.... dang kids these days.... BTW what are you doing with an electric starter PULLSTART! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,923 #12 Posted December 14, 2020 1 hour ago, WHX24 said: It probably wasn't even broke... he just wanted to see what was inside.... dang kids these days.... BTW what are you doing with an electric starter PULLSTART! It had a little chatter on the bushing, but a dab of grease helped. I didn’t plan on that end coming out, but it gave me the opportunity to clean the housing in the wash tank! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,835 #13 Posted December 14, 2020 I was always a little nervous about putting a starter in the parts washer. 'Fraid of wrecking field windings? SG's anyway. Always just used brake parts cleaner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,923 #14 Posted December 14, 2020 1 minute ago, WHX24 said: I was always a little nervous about putting a starter in the parts washer. 'Fraid of wrecking field windings? SG's anyway. Always just used brake parts cleaner. I had the main shaft (armature?) out, so just rinsed the case and magnets of excess residue. I think I went through two or three this way last night. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,835 #15 Posted December 15, 2020 Gotta hate it Kev when you come in to the house with starter dust all over your hands and you wanna smooch from the missus and she tells you to go wash up first. The crap does not come off! I usually get the "phew you smell like parts cleaner" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seven 202 #16 Posted December 16, 2020 On 12/13/2020 at 8:51 PM, pfrederi said: or don't take it a part in the first place What fun would that be! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
