starter rubber ring
 

I have a 292 engine and when I pulled the starter the rubber ring fell off and into a number of pieces. I this ring really needed and are new ones available? Thanks in advance Jim

Re: starter rubber ring
 

Jim, mine came out intact, I would guess its to keep water out, maybe oil from the rear main. I've seen them in the parts catalogs, they are in the shop and I'm in for the night. Mark

Re: starter rubber ring
 

They are such a hassle to fit in while holding the starter with one hand and starting the screws with the other hand, mine is on a hook on the wall. Its been there for years.

Re: starter rubber ring
 

I'm with you Don. They are not too bad to put in when the engine and box is out of the car but otherwise forget it.
I haven't had one on mine for nearly twenty years.
Regards

Re: starter rubber ring
 

As Don and Rick indicated it's not really needed, except maybe if you car is a Concours car in a show. :cool:

Re: starter rubber ring
 

Thats what I needed to know, thanks everyone for your input. Jim

Re: starter rubber ring
 

I remember my old man helped another guy put an engine in once and one of them put the rubber gasket in and got it cocked where it hit the flywheel. They both laughed saying "that noise will go away". I guess it doesnt. They took it out & threw it away.