Assembling a starter
 

Hey Guys. When reassembling a starter or generator, what's the best way to hold the four brushes back so the armature can be installed in the base plate?

Re: Assembling a starter
 

On a starter, cock the springs back so they rest on the brush holders, put in the brushes and the armature, and then release the springs. I can't remember the last time I did a generator, but I think it's the same.

Re: Assembling a starter
 

I had this issue recently on an 8N tractor starter. I could not rest the springs back where they would stay. I ended up putting it together with the brushes out and the pulling the springs back with a pick one at a time and putting the brushes in that way.

There are You-tube videos on 9N/2N/8N tractor starters. Technique is the same.

Re: Assembling a starter
 

Just take the springs out, assemble the starter, and replace the springs. Easy Peasy! Why make this so damned hard?!!!

Re: Assembling a starter
 

I've pulled the brushes back and used a pin/nail and a zip-tie to hold them so I could easily slip the armature in. Not too difficult and you can setup everything before you attempt to put the rear plate on.

Re: Assembling a starter
 

Thanks guy's for all the replies.

Re: Assembling a starter
 

Same here