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bob from red oak · 11-21-2021, 07:16 AM

Any suggestions for holding back starter brushes so end cap will go back on starter.

slowforty · 11-21-2021, 08:23 AM

Used to tie it back with a piece of string. Cut the string when done.

cadillac512 · 11-21-2021, 08:36 AM

Pull the springs back and cock them to the side so they are not pushing on the brushes. Then install the end cap followed by repositioning the springs.

rotorwrench · 11-21-2021, 11:02 AM

I have a hook tool to pull the spring back and then just pull the brushes out. They can be finicky going back in but it's never been a problem for me.

19Fordy · 11-21-2021, 11:24 AM

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bob: Here's how I did it. Be sure to read all the "posts" for valuable info. you might need to know.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...rt+starter+12v

11-21-2021, 07:16 AM	#1
bob from red oak Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: red oak texas Posts: 65	Starter brushes Any suggestions for holding back starter brushes so end cap will go back on starter.

11-21-2021, 08:23 AM	#2
slowforty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tinley Park Ill Posts: 1,060	Re: Starter brushes Used to tie it back with a piece of string. Cut the string when done.

11-21-2021, 08:36 AM	#3
cadillac512 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Kansas Posts: 920	Re: Starter brushes Pull the springs back and cock them to the side so they are not pushing on the brushes. Then install the end cap followed by repositioning the springs. __________________ "It don't take but country smarts to solve the problem" (Smokey Yunick) '41 Merc Town Sedan / 260" 8CM engine '66 Fairlane four door / "warmed up" 302

11-21-2021, 11:02 AM	#4
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,422	Re: Starter brushes I have a hook tool to pull the spring back and then just pull the brushes out. They can be finicky going back in but it's never been a problem for me.

11-21-2021, 11:24 AM	#5
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,923	Re: Starter brushes Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) bob: Here's how I did it. Be sure to read all the "posts" for valuable info. you might need to know. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...rt+starter+12v Last edited by 19Fordy; 11-21-2021 at 12:00 PM.