6 Volt Starter question

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Bill Jacobson
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6 Volt Starter question

#1 Post by Bill Jacobson »

I have the engine out of my car and was wiping down the bellhousing in the area of the starter when suddenly a broken fiber washer appeared in my rag. I assume it came from the starter but can't really find it in diagrams. It measures 2 1/4" outside diameter, 1 1/2" inside. I contacted Joe Leoni and he didn't think it came from the starter, maybe the throw out bearing. It does not seem to fit anything I can see on the starter (which I have not removed at this point and it has been working fine) or the throw out bearing area.
Anybody have any ideas?
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Re: 6 Volt Starter question

#2 Post by WilliamVaughan »

I recall there being a large diameter fiber washer (with the dimensions you list) that serves to block entry of dust and dirt into the open end of the starter.
I guess it is on the shaft behind the over-running (sprag) clutch. As I recall when the sprag clutch and pinion gear are retracted the end of the starter is closed up.

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