starter Motor Problems

[Bryan]

All,

I have striped my starter motor today to try and get to the bottom of this problem.

It would appear there is some play in the bushes but how much can you get away with or does there need to be no movment at all?

I have attached some pics of the the end plates.

I have noticed that there is a lot of scoring on the end plate with the brushes. it looks like the armeture has been rubbing.

Looking at the starter motor parts diagram in my CMP manual it shows a thrust washer part number. 11036 I know my starter is a diffrent typ but should this washer be fitted?

Bryan