Brushing Up on a Starter Install...

[MD69Boss]

So, I have scanned through all of the topics with the word Starter in them using the site's search functionality.
What I am trying to do is get some concrete info on how best to go about installing my starter brushes on to the commutator when reassembling the starter.
I have replaced the bendix gear drive, but in the process, have allowed the brushes to come loose from their holders and springs that affix them in place to ride the commutator. I am very close to just throwing in the towel and getting a new starter...
Any insight from one who has done this successfully would be greatly appreciated...
thanks in advance,

Dana

 

[B67FSTB]

OK try to explain it in my bad english.

I use a wrench socket that is slightly larger then the rotor.

Before i slide over the housing with its coils where also the brushplate is attached too over the rotor , I use a socket to hold the brushes in its place.

Yep , bad explaination but I think you got the idea behind it. :thu :thu

 

[cmayna]

Just buy one you tight wadder.

 

[B67FSTB]

Just buy one you tight wadder.

You are getting old Craig !!
I remember you as a guy who can fix everything.
Its not the money but the pleasure of repairing something.I am with MD69Boss this time :guns :guns

 

[cmayna]

Just saying that if MD69Boss starts rebuilding very readily available cheap items such as a starter, then he'll keep using his car as an excuse to not BBQ a mean meal for us ever so starving NorCal people.

 

[B67FSTB]

Just saying that if MD69Boss starts rebuilding very readily available cheap items such as a starter, then he'll keep using his car as an excuse to not BBQ a mean meal for us ever so starving NorCal people.

:wtf MD69Boss , don't waste your time and get a new starter, dude !!!!!!! :rant :rant


OK Craig ? :bowdown

 

[MD69Boss]

OK try to explain it in my bad english.

I use a wrench socket that is slightly larger then the rotor.

Before i slide over the housing with its coils where also the brushplate is attached too over the rotor , I use a socket to hold the brushes in its place.

Yep , bad explaination but I think you got the idea behind it. :thu :thu

My English skills also leave a lot to be desired, but I can blame that squarely on the California school system of the 70's and 80's...

I think in theory I know what you mean...
A large socket, that is bigger than the commutator, what you called the rotor, is sued to hold the brushes in place, got it.
HOWEVER, not understanding the trick to changing places between the oversized socket and the commutator as you slide the endcap with the brush girdle in place...

 

[MD69Boss]

Its not the money but the pleasure of repairing something.I am with MD69Boss this time :guns :guns

Yes, I am a tinkerer from way back, I come form a long line of tinkerers... bj

 

[MD69Boss]

Just buy one you tight wadder.

yeah yeah, so I have heard...

 

[B67FSTB]

Just slide it over from the socket to the communicator when assembling the starter.

 

[Mach1Rider]

You need to press the brushes inward far enough to install a keeper to hold them in place till plate is installed.
I use small ty wraps for this, used to use toothpicks till one broke and had to start over.
When you push in the brush you will see a small window that has a opening across from it, Place the holder of your choise thru to hold the brushes in the open position. Install the plate and pull out the holders, the brush will spring outward making contact to the rotor shaft.