The Ford Barn

Arlyn Bieber · 04-13-2019, 05:33 PM

Anyone know the Ford specification for starter shaft end play? Just received a rebuilt starter and the end play is 0.120" or nearly 1/8". Seems like a lot to me. Snyder's list two thrust washer thickness, looks like the rebuilder should have used both. Can't find anything in the service bulletins on this subject.

katy · 04-14-2019, 09:55 AM

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There should be minimal end play. When installing thrust washer(s) you have to ensure that the brushes end up more or less centralized on the commutator.

04-13-2019, 05:33 PM	#1
Arlyn Bieber Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 180	Starter drive shaft end play Anyone know the Ford specification for starter shaft end play? Just received a rebuilt starter and the end play is 0.120" or nearly 1/8". Seems like a lot to me. Snyder's list two thrust washer thickness, looks like the rebuilder should have used both. Can't find anything in the service bulletins on this subject.

04-14-2019, 09:55 AM	#2
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,042	Re: Starter drive shaft end play Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There should be minimal end play. When installing thrust washer(s) you have to ensure that the brushes end up more or less centralized on the commutator. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

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