Starter drive shaft end play

[Arlyn Bieber]

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]

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.