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Old 04-18-2015, 02:29 PM   #1
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JFP,thx,i can get the unit out but does the starter have to come apart to clean and lube it if so is it pretty basic or is there some tech tips to getting it apart and back together,thx
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JFP,thx,i can get the unit out but does the starter have to come apart to clean and lube it if so is it pretty basic or is there some tech tips to getting it apart and back together,thx
The starter needs to come out and have the Bendix drive on its snout cleaned off with something like WD 40, and then lubricated with a high temp grease like silicone brake grease. Just don't go nuts with the grease, you don't want it getting all over the clutch.
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Old 04-18-2015, 04:04 PM   #3
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Great info,thx
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