old vs new starter nose
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old vs new starter nose
The new reduction gear starter I have does not have a nose on it. Is that (re)movable from the old starter or is there a different part I need to attach to it? Seems like the nose part is needed for support at the forward end of the gear shaft.
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Re: old vs new starter nose
Nose is unnecessary.
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Re: old vs new starter nose
As indicated, that's how they are. Make sure you use good bolts. Now is a good time to make sure you have a good grounding strap and contacts.
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Re: old vs new starter nose
I'm replacing all the wiring running to the starter...amazing it hadn't already shorted itself in several places.
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Re: old vs new starter nose
Yes, the wiring there gets very hot and frequently melts due to the header /exhaust being in there, etc. It will be worth using some heat resistant wrap around those wires, believe me.
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Re: old vs new starter nose
Where did you get the new starter? I need to replace the one in my 1600.
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Re: old vs new starter nose
The grounding strap is critical, and is commonly missing.
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Re: old vs new starter nose
A plug for Curtis's starter wire harness. Sturdy and protected from the heat, get the juice where it is supposed to go.
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Re: old vs new starter nose
Check with vendors on this list, or go to the wiki and get the cross reference part numbers, then do a search on the internet for a starter. The gear reduction starter is nice as, unlike many of our original starters, it has not been rebuilt a half dozen times. As noted, make sure you have a grounding strap, and protect the wiring from the excessive heat generated by the exhaust. Also make sure that the flat clip that slides onto the solenoid for the ignition wire is tight and does not just easily slide off... during driving it can come loose and the next time you go to start the car it will not respond... check the clip.
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