cleaning starter
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From: n.y.
cleaning starter
ok,waiting on new bolts for pressure plate because 400 flywheel has different thread than 350 so I pulled the starter apart,filthy with oil,grease etc,can I clean it with gas,brake cleaner,carb cleaner,then let it dry and put it back together,brushes look good
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Yes. But gas is not the best thing to use, because it is flammable and more toxic to you. Simple Green or Purple Power and water will clean it just as well (use a small bristle brush). It's probably better if you open it up so it will dry more quickly.
I paint the housing semi-gloss black, the aluminum end piece with VHT aluminum paint, and the end plate with Dupli-Color engine enamel 'clear'. You might also want to check out the condition of the contacts in the solenoid...or rebuild it...or replace it.
I paint the housing semi-gloss black, the aluminum end piece with VHT aluminum paint, and the end plate with Dupli-Color engine enamel 'clear'. You might also want to check out the condition of the contacts in the solenoid...or rebuild it...or replace it.
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From: n.y.
cleaning starter
Yes. But gas is not the best thing to use, because it is flammable and more toxic to you. Simple Green or Purple Power and water will clean it just as well (use a small bristle brush). It's probably better if you open it up so it will dry more quickly.
I paint the housing semi-gloss black, the aluminum end piece with VHT aluminum paint, and the end plate with Dupli-Color engine enamel 'clear'. You might also want to check out the condition of the contacts in the solenoid...or rebuild it...or replace it.
I paint the housing semi-gloss black, the aluminum end piece with VHT aluminum paint, and the end plate with Dupli-Color engine enamel 'clear'. You might also want to check out the condition of the contacts in the solenoid...or rebuild it...or replace it.
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Degrease with varsol, simple green, engine cleaner, etc.
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Blow everything apart, check the bushings and brushes. Wash it down with some electrical contact cleaner (OK I used brake cleaner) and blow it out with compressed air.
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you can lightly sand (400grit) the armature if it need it
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Sand & wipe it down with lacquer thinner, waz & grease remover, Pre-prep, whatever. Paint, powder coat, white grease into the bushings and on the pivots, slides, etc and back in business.
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[/IMG]Blow everything apart, check the bushings and brushes. Wash it down with some electrical contact cleaner (OK I used brake cleaner) and blow it out with compressed air.
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[/IMG]Sand & wipe it down with lacquer thinner, waz & grease remover, Pre-prep, whatever. Paint, powder coat, white grease into the bushings and on the pivots, slides, etc and back in business.
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Degrease with varsol, simple green, engine cleaner, etc.
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Blow everything apart, check the bushings and brushes. Wash it down with some electrical contact cleaner (OK I used brake cleaner) and blow it out with compressed air.
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you can lightly sand (400grit) the armature if it need it
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Sand & wipe it down with lacquer thinner, waz & grease remover, Pre-prep, whatever. Paint, powder coat, white grease into the bushings and on the pivots, slides, etc and back in business.
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[/IMG]Blow everything apart, check the bushings and brushes. Wash it down with some electrical contact cleaner (OK I used brake cleaner) and blow it out with compressed air.
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[/IMG]you can lightly sand (400grit) the armature if it need it
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[/IMG]Sand & wipe it down with lacquer thinner, waz & grease remover, Pre-prep, whatever. Paint, powder coat, white grease into the bushings and on the pivots, slides, etc and back in business.
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