gt550 starter motor
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gt550 starter motor
after fitting a replacement starter clutch , the starter motor is still whizzing without turning over the engine , on removing the starter motor i found where it mates to the engine casing a huge wad of black sealant , this obviously backs the starter out , i wonder whether its not engaging properly because of this ? otherwise it seems ok !
Re: gt550 starter motor
There should be no sealant,as far as I remember there's a O ring on the starter that seals the joint,take the sealant away and see why it's there in the first place,
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Re: gt550 starter motor
cleaned it all off , buggered if i can see a reason for it , standard oil seal seemed to be doing its job ok ?
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Re: gt550 starter motor
If it was standing the motor off then you would not be able to bolt it down. If it was bolted down ok you have a different problem. Is the small idler gear fitted correctly to the crankcase side?
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Re: gt550 starter motor
hmm good point kev , time to have another look me thinks
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i must admit i didn t disturb the idler gear , through the starter motor aperture i can turn it by finger !
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Re: gt550 starter motor
The problem with the idler gear is the two mounting bolts can work loose and the whole thing could wobble about.
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Re: gt550 starter motor
That's what I found when I rebuilt mine. With any luck, no damage, just refit with plenty of Loctite
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Re: gt550 starter motor
appreciated Kev , thats next to check , cheers for the help
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Re: gt550 starter motor
as you look at the front of the borg and warner clutch , which way does it lock ? left or right ? i m concerned that i may have fitted the rollers in the wrong way