Starter Question

[jdl]

Try a hardware store or plumbing supply for a fibre washer or a local starter/ generator rebuilder might have some.

 

[26 lakes]

Joe, I live in Lee's Summit. I have a shelf of old starters. Give me a call. Thanks, David Atkins 816-456-5443

 

[33cabriolet]

any starter rebuilding shop will have the small parts you need,the fiber washers are in most starters even GM.

 

[Joe KCMO]

Kurt,

That was my thought, I made a washer out of a belt(a good one, the car is more important then keeping my pants up). The problem is that it is too thick and holds the armature tight. Any one know the thickness. I will also try those locations suggested above.

 

[Russ/40]

PM me with your address and I'll mail you a few.

 

[dude]

Boys ,there's a ton of great info in this thread. Thanks to one and all

 

[Joe KCMO]

A quick shout out to Russ/40. This is one classy gentleman. We have never met, but only share this hobby. He graciously offered to send me the washers I needed without asking for anything. This is what I believe this hobby and forum is all about. Thank you Russ/40 you are the man.
In addition, I filed my belt/washer to be paper thin(quality sucks) and used it as a thrust washer. Hooked up the starter and it runs perfectly.
I am also recognizing that a battery starter/charger does not work as a starter tester. Once again the forum responses were right. I had to hook the starter up to a battery to make the starter work properly.

 

[Russ/40]

Happy to hear you found the solution. Sent you a few of the correct fiber washers.
Regards