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Cape Codder · 09-13-2017, 08:11 PM

THE CONCLUSION!!
I used a flexible four finger retriever tool and on the second try brought it out! Wish I could be that lucky for the Power Ball!!

I did not attempt to retrieve the lock washer as I had enough luck for one day. So I went to a friend that has done a whole lot of work on Model A's and he had the proper lock washer, BUT he informed me that I had the WRONG SIZE spring on this starter (never knew there are two different sizes). So he gave me the proper size spring and two different bolts.

All together and starts well. Off to the New England in the morning.

Thanks to all that gave advice on how to deal with the situation.

09-13-2017, 08:11 PM	#11
Cape Codder Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,262	Re: Retrive Starter Bendix Bolts THE CONCLUSION!! I used a flexible four finger retriever tool and on the second try brought it out! Wish I could be that lucky for the Power Ball!! I did not attempt to retrieve the lock washer as I had enough luck for one day. So I went to a friend that has done a whole lot of work on Model A's and he had the proper lock washer, BUT he informed me that I had the WRONG SIZE spring on this starter (never knew there are two different sizes). So he gave me the proper size spring and two different bolts. All together and starts well. Off to the New England in the morning. Thanks to all that gave advice on how to deal with the situation.