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Jim · 05-10-2012, 08:19 PM

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

Frankenstein57 · 05-10-2012, 08:42 PM

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

Ole Don · 05-11-2012, 06:52 AM

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.

rick55 · 05-11-2012, 09:12 AM

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

Y-Blockhead · 05-11-2012, 09:33 AM

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

Jim · 05-11-2012, 09:56 AM

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

LOWRIDER · 05-12-2012, 03:56 PM

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.

05-10-2012, 08:19 PM	#1
Jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alto, Tx. Posts: 299	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

05-10-2012, 08:42 PM	#2
Frankenstein57 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Waukesha,Wisconsin Posts: 85	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

05-11-2012, 06:52 AM	#3
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	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.

05-11-2012, 09:33 AM	#5
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 6,647	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.

05-11-2012, 09:56 AM	#6
Jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alto, Tx. Posts: 299	Re: starter rubber ring Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thats what I needed to know, thanks everyone for your input. Jim

05-12-2012, 03:56 PM	#7
LOWRIDER Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kingman Az. 86409 Posts: 423	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.