Date:         Wed, 28 Sep 2005 09:54:43 -0400
Reply-To:     Tim Demarest <tim.demarest@POBOX.COM>
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From:         Tim Demarest <tim.demarest@POBOX.COM>
Subject:      Re: Syncro starter problem
Comments: To: paquette@NETHERE.COM
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I dunno about SYncros, but I just changed the starter on my 2wd '85
Westie... I was able to get the starter out without dropping the axle, but
was not able to change the starter bushing without dropping the axle.

I got the old bushing out by running a tap into it... I used one just
slightly larger than the inner diameter of the bushing, run it in until it
bottoms out in the hole, and continue until it pulls the bushing out.

I rigged up a tool to get the new bushing in by jamming two nuts onto a
long bolt, with enough exposed length to match the depth of the new
bushing. I used some rubber tape to expand the end of this improvised tool
so it held the bushing snugly. Oiled it up, and tapped it into place **very
gently** with a light hammer. The brass bushing breaks easily, so no pounding!

At 04:38 PM 9/27/2005 -0700, Raymond Paquette wrote:
>Hi
>
>Do I really have to disconnect my innner CV, and move the diff-lock solenoid
>just to get at the starter on my '87 Syncro?
>
>I have battery power, I believe ignition switch works because lights go off
>when switched to "start", but it won't turn over.
>
>It's so cramped in there that I can't even get to the terminals on the
>starter solenoid to check that I have power there--to check if it's
>electrical or the starter/solenoid itself.
>
>Suggestions?
>
>Raymond