starter Motor Problems

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally posted by Richard Farrant
Bryan,

The starter you have, according to part number, definitely has two thrust washers. Do not be taken in by looking at others types, because when I went through the army list of starters, some types had no washers and others had one. It may be something to do with the construction of the Ford ones where they are secured by the through bolts. If you would like me to check out the part no's for the thrusts let me know and I will have a word with my source.


Richard

Bryan..
I agree with Richard...
The thrust washers in the starter shown are 1/32" thick so one on front and back as shown..Some such as used by Ford had only the rear thrust washer..
You would have to have some end play but no side play and not a whole lot of end play..
(Jeez,that is technical..)