Ok I got regular screws to replace the missing ones and put the starter back together noticing that the gear isn't really retractable, so I suppose it is supposed to turn with the motor gear! However I notice it doesnt turn all to willingly! Maybe there is a problem, at least lubrication! How should I test, and lubricate? Thanks for any help!
On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 11:53 PM, Tobias Gogolin <usertogo@gmail.com> wrote: > Couple of days ago my starter failed turning over freely but not engaging, > knocking it made no difference... > I found out that it lost the pin or screw that passes as the axis of the > lever that actuates the gear lock. > I wonder is this supposed to have a bushing or something ow what is the > specification of this screw? > Have to check weather there is a way to mount the starter so such a pin > wouldn't fall out ever? > I would like to see an exploded view too, because diassembling there was a > plasic piece I dont know where it goes... > > Thanks for any useful info! > > Tobias >
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