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timcj2a
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Posted: 19 Sep. 2018 at 2:04am |
Anyway, I didn't want to regret not replacing the starter bushing. So, I purchased 2 from Jon at Border Parts and came up with a tool set up that made it pretty easy. I removed the old bushing (the Welch Plug in back was already missing) using the 3/8" Craftsman 10mm step down socket. I was able to drive it thru the back with no problems. I then put the two extensions together, the new bushing, and a small section of 1/2" copper pipe (as a soft drift) to tap the new bushing home. I coated the outside and inside with some Red n' Tacky grease and then made sure to flush out the face of the bushing and that was it. FYI- I'm sure there are other methods out there, but I almost lost a bushing into the depths of the bellhousing when it nearly slipped from my greasy fingers (prompting the MacGuyverized tool). It worked for me and thought I would share in case someone had trepidations about replacing their bushing. The new DeBella starter is a beast and looks completely original.
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Unkamonkey
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There are tools out there that are supposed to work. The one I bought was near a total failure but I did not pay that much for it. You got it out so anyway you did well. I have no idea where it is now.
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timcj2a
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Thanks.
I did an online search and couldn’t find the tool that made the most $$ sense. Anyway, I know it’s a easy operation on a bench, but I had to devise a quick and economical method with tools I had on a fully functioning unit. As you said, it’s out and the new one is in.
The “new” starter was worth every dollar I spent, there is no comparison in how quickly it turns the motor. Just awesome, but not in everyone’s budget. |
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dasvis
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Thanks for the tip, I was worried about dropping the bushing, but this looks like it will keep it all contained. Just to be clear, you coated the inside of the new bushing with grease so it was more likely to stay on the extension?
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48walker
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I can tell you this much, don't use the new bushing to try and drive out the old one, no matter how far out you've driven the old one. That bonehead little move cost me 3 days.
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timcj2a
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Mike #1 - I did use the grease for for some tack, but I also wanted to give a little lubrication as well.
Mike #2 - I used the 10mm step down socket to drive out the old bushing and a piece of 1/2" copper to tap in the new one. Tim
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dasvis
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The 10mm step down socket knocked the old bushing out with ease. I duct taped the socket to the extension so that there was no chance of the socket popping off & dropping into the bellhousing. They do make locking extensions though...
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1947 CJ2A #88659 "Rat Patrol"
1953 CJ3A #453-GB1 11266 "Black Beauty" 1964 Thunderbird convertible ..... & one of them moves under it's own power!! |
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