Broken starter mounting ear
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 339
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From: San Diego CA
Broken starter mounting ear
I was putting my starter back in today and snapped the inside mounting ear off of the starter body. It seems like a poor design to me that is very vulverable to over-tightening.
Anyway, what recourse do I have? Should I just buy a new starter, or can the body of the starter be replaced (and is it even worth it)?
Thanks...
Anyway, what recourse do I have? Should I just buy a new starter, or can the body of the starter be replaced (and is it even worth it)?
Thanks...
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: eastern NC
This is an easy swap out. Just make sure you get the starter nose that matches yours. I broke mine as well after rebuilding it and even repainting. I found that it was already cracked half way through before it snapped on me.
If you check with a local automotive electrical repair shop, they should be able to hook you up and will probably put in a new bushing for a small fee.
Good luck... GUSTO
If you check with a local automotive electrical repair shop, they should be able to hook you up and will probably put in a new bushing for a small fee.
Good luck... GUSTO
