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Location: Greater Metropolitan Nimrod, Oregun
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grease starter gear?
I installed a one of the light wt. high torque starters on the 1986 engine in my 1973T. It whined a lot and finally broke. On removal it definitely looked like it was hanging up (not disengaging from the flywheel gear). I have it rebuilt and ready to install. I think the rebuilder might have changed the gear on the starter.
I am wondering if I should use any grease on the gear to help it engage/disengage with the flywheel gear? I don't want to get grease on the clutch tho! If so, what kind of grease should I use and how much? I'm a little gun shy about having the starter fail since I spent a huge amount of money to get this engine and modify/rebuild it...
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04-19-2005, 09:52 AM
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well....I might be wrong or crazy,,I allways put a little of my favorit goop on...........(.chassie lube)
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04-19-2005, 12:00 PM
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I wouldn't grease it at all. You'll get clutch disc dust flying around in there and turning the grease into a nice abrasive paste in no time. Not disengaging sounds like an issue with the original starter or ring gear...
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04-19-2005, 01:55 PM
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I always use some axle grease. Keep it off the teeth. And besides it's not like you live in a dry world up there.
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