The Ford Barn

smittykid · 07-24-2015, 03:33 PM

Went to start the 29 Fordor this AM and when I hit the starter button-nothing. Battery is ok, all switches on. I thought it might be the starter switch on top so I removed it and tried it on my 29 Coupe. I noticed that the threaded end of the starter rod was bent. It has been starting just fine. When I tried it on the Coupe it worked fine. It appears I have a problem with the starter motor itself. I followed Les Andrews' instructions on removing it. I got the 3 bolts out (top one last). Tried to lift it up & out. No dice. It's on there pretty good. I'm soaking the seam with B'Laster. How should I break it free? I don't want to damage anything in or on the starter. Should I try to pry it loose with a screwdriver, tap it with a hammer? That starter has probably not been removed in a good 40 years. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a million! Smitty

07-24-2015, 03:33 PM	#1
smittykid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: NW Pa./Sc. Posts: 252	Starter motor removal question Went to start the 29 Fordor this AM and when I hit the starter button-nothing. Battery is ok, all switches on. I thought it might be the starter switch on top so I removed it and tried it on my 29 Coupe. I noticed that the threaded end of the starter rod was bent. It has been starting just fine. When I tried it on the Coupe it worked fine. It appears I have a problem with the starter motor itself. I followed Les Andrews' instructions on removing it. I got the 3 bolts out (top one last). Tried to lift it up & out. No dice. It's on there pretty good. I'm soaking the seam with B'Laster. How should I break it free? I don't want to damage anything in or on the starter. Should I try to pry it loose with a screwdriver, tap it with a hammer? That starter has probably not been removed in a good 40 years. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a million! Smitty