slow cranking first gen

[MiCarl]

Carl, do you have the part number on the stater you ordered? I want to get the right one.

 

 

 

john

 

Ok, just to be clear (biker spelling) we're talking about a STARTER.

 

The same listing is still up: ebay listing

[dingy]

My question with this is.... one of the pictures posted showed the started very clearly but with the exhaust off the front of the motor. Awesome photos presented... I love this place!

 

The question is.... Does the exhaust Have to be removed to re and re the starter or was this just a convenient photo op ?

The picture I think you are referring to in the 11th post has more than just the front pipes removed. That is not much more than the motor setting in the frame at this point.

 

The lower crossbar is not on, two bolts each side into frame on each side, lower right corner of picture for left side of frame.

 

Thermostat housing & piping not there. One long bolt across upper motor mount, tube is not in place between mounts.

 

Attached picture is what you are going to see for the most part. Heavier cable on this starter and spin on oil filter. Exhaust down tubes are on outside, right & left of picture. Thermostat housing on left side (red), coolant bypass valve dead center. Hose from radiator top center.

 

Thermostat housing retaining allen head screws can be a PIA to get off, treat them nicely, not a place you want to struggling with a stripped head or snapped bolt. These two allen head screws are seen in picture on housing, just above the bypass valve tube.

 

It sounds like Micarl had the stator cover off. I don't think this is required to do. It would make starter easier to remove from block, there is an O-ring on neck of starter that seals where it penetrates block. Removing stator cover would enable tapping against starter gear to push it out. Pulling stator cover requires middle drive cover to be removed also, lots of gasket surface cleaning. I would not remove it until you decide you can't free starter from block. Two gaskets you would need for side covers are about $10, having them on hand would be prudent though.

 

Gary

[MiCarl]

I did not remove the stator cover. I just pulled the center piece that says 1300 to get at the bolt on the rotor. It's got an o-ring that usually doesn't require replacement.

 

The bolts on the thermostat housing can be a pain. I was in there last winter and ended up cutting away part of one ear to get penetrating oil onto the threads. I'd forgotten that until I noticed the cut ear today. The extra heat from a hot engine might make them come out easier, but let it sit long enough for the pipes to cool so you don't get burned.

[dingy]

I did not remove the stator cover. I just pulled the center piece that says 1300 to get at the bolt on the rotor. It's got an o-ring that usually doesn't require replacement.

 

My bad, didn't think you would need to pull cover.

 

 

Gary