Anyone know anything about this? I did it a few years ago in my mechanics class. But i cannot remember how to test and all that crap.

I should replace the brushes see if the core is any good.


Any info?

 

back from the dead does any one know how to rebuild a starter i've been searching and still am just cant find any insturctions or pics on how to do it

 

Use google. Our starters aren't really any different in principle than other cars starters, there's probably a general write up somewhere if you can't figure out how to use a starter rebuild kit (if there is one for them).

 

I can only address the brushes change out. Remove the starter and put it on a level surface. Go to the head and remove the two long bolts. Use some care now. Tap on the cap that was held on with the long bolts til it starts coming off.

Try to only remove the cap portion. The long bolts also hold on the body to the rear end of the starter and you don't want to seperate those two if only doing the brushes. NOT a big deal if the whole shebang comes apart though.

Now you have only the end cap with the brushes in your hand. Remove the other two screws that hold the brush assy on the cap. Clean the interior of the cap. Install the new brush set on the armature of the starter. You have to shove the brushes back to get it over the armature. Don't use force on the brush surfaces with a screwdriver etc because the brushes are easily broken.

Then set the cap back on the the starter and engage the two screws that hold the brushes to the cap. Then install the long bolts that hold the whole assy together.

That's a down and dirty version. If you look in the FSM, Engine Electrical section, there is where you'll find how to repair it. NAPA has the brushes for about thirty bucks.

The manual calls the *cap* the Rear Housing. See page G-19 of the series five Engine Electrical section.