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StoolBus · 03-22-2016, 07:53 AM

I'm asking a dumb question to avoid a dumb mistake. I pulled my starter to remove my steering column. When I put it back on, should the starter gear be out towards the end of the shaft or back on the motor side? I tried searching but I want to hear from someone who knows for sure. Thanks!

Joel

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aermotor · 03-22-2016, 07:56 AM

End of the shaft - it engages from the rear.

John

Big hammer · 03-22-2016, 08:02 AM

Quick answer no dumb questions, Bendix moves back towards the starter motor and engages the flywheel

StoolBus · 03-22-2016, 08:35 AM

That's what it looked like to me, but I wanted to avoid expensive noises the first time I hit the button. Thanks!

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Tom Wesenberg · 03-22-2016, 08:48 AM

If the drive is in the forward position, I'm not sure it will install past the flywheel.
At least it will fit into place much easier in the retracted position at the far end of the shaft.

Big hammer · 03-22-2016, 09:53 AM

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It will go in the forward position, I have done it this way, never ever thought about installing it in the in gauged position :-(

StoolBus · 03-22-2016, 11:05 AM

I guess I just needed to have what I figured verified to make myself feel better.

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Bob from Northport · 03-22-2016, 11:12 PM

The starter will NOT install with the drive forward. It has to be rotated to the rear.

03-22-2016, 07:53 AM	#1
StoolBus Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bethel, ME Posts: 31	Quick question I'm asking a dumb question to avoid a dumb mistake. I pulled my starter to remove my steering column. When I put it back on, should the starter gear be out towards the end of the shaft or back on the motor side? I tried searching but I want to hear from someone who knows for sure. Thanks! Joel Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-22-2016, 07:56 AM	#2
aermotor Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,099	Re: Quick question End of the shaft - it engages from the rear. John

03-22-2016, 08:02 AM	#3
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,431	Re: Quick question Quick answer no dumb questions, Bendix moves back towards the starter motor and engages the flywheel

03-22-2016, 08:35 AM	#4
StoolBus Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bethel, ME Posts: 31	Re: Quick question That's what it looked like to me, but I wanted to avoid expensive noises the first time I hit the button. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-22-2016, 08:48 AM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Quick question If the drive is in the forward position, I'm not sure it will install past the flywheel. At least it will fit into place much easier in the retracted position at the far end of the shaft.

03-22-2016, 09:53 AM	#6
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,431	Re: Quick question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) It will go in the forward position, I have done it this way, never ever thought about installing it in the in gauged position :-(

03-22-2016, 11:05 AM	#7
StoolBus Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bethel, ME Posts: 31	Re: Quick question I guess I just needed to have what I figured verified to make myself feel better. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03-22-2016, 11:12 PM	#8
Bob from Northport Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 215 E. 6th Street Northport, Michigan 49670 Posts: 1,005	Re: Quick question The starter will NOT install with the drive forward. It has to be rotated to the rear. __________________ Bob from Northport Northport, Michigan