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Unclepalmer · 10-21-2024, 06:20 AM

My engine locked up after working on getting it started beginning with setting the timing a few times after cleaning, checking distributer plate, etc over a couple of days. I cranked it last night, didn't start. This morning, locked up, cant crank it, even manually with plugs out. So removed starter bolts to remove starter but it wont budge. How do i get it off? Hammer???? Crow bar??? Advice. 1930 AA

nkaminar · 10-21-2024, 06:29 AM

Sorry, I have to ask this question: Did you remove all three bolts?

People have had success putting the car in high gear and rocking it back and forth. Try that.

Wick · 10-21-2024, 06:44 AM

Remove the 3 bolts, put a strap wrench around starter and rotate it. The starter will release, bolt it all back up and your good to go.

Bob Bidonde · 10-21-2024, 08:23 AM

When the starter un-jams, check the Bendix starter driver. It may be the culprit causing the jam.

Jim/GA · 10-21-2024, 09:32 AM

I have had some success with this by putting the transmission in High gear and gently pushing the car backwards. Obviously Parking Brake off. This gets the flywheel turning backwards (something you can't do up front with a hand crank) and should unjam the Bendix. Then remove it and look for damaged parts.

katy · 10-21-2024, 10:01 AM

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Leave the starter bolts in, loose, smack the side of the starter with the end (lengthwise) of a piece of 2X4 about 3 or 4 foot long.

10-21-2024, 06:20 AM	#1
Unclepalmer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 20	Starter removal My engine locked up after working on getting it started beginning with setting the timing a few times after cleaning, checking distributer plate, etc over a couple of days. I cranked it last night, didn't start. This morning, locked up, cant crank it, even manually with plugs out. So removed starter bolts to remove starter but it wont budge. How do i get it off? Hammer???? Crow bar??? Advice. 1930 AA Last edited by Unclepalmer; 10-21-2024 at 06:49 AM. Reason: Add AA Truck

10-21-2024, 06:29 AM	#2
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,863	Re: Starter removal Sorry, I have to ask this question: Did you remove all three bolts? People have had success putting the car in high gear and rocking it back and forth. Try that. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

10-21-2024, 06:44 AM	#3
Wick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gwynn's Island Va Posts: 1,604	Re: Starter removal Remove the 3 bolts, put a strap wrench around starter and rotate it. The starter will release, bolt it all back up and your good to go.

10-21-2024, 09:32 AM	#5
Jim/GA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Young Harris, GA Posts: 1,964	Re: Starter removal I have had some success with this by putting the transmission in High gear and gently pushing the car backwards. Obviously Parking Brake off. This gets the flywheel turning backwards (something you can't do up front with a hand crank) and should unjam the Bendix. Then remove it and look for damaged parts. __________________ Jim Cannon Former MAFCA Technical Director "Spread the Joy! Have a Model A day!"

10-21-2024, 10:01 AM	#6
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,715	Re: Starter removal Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Leave the starter bolts in, loose, smack the side of the starter with the end (lengthwise) of a piece of 2X4 about 3 or 4 foot long. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!