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Re: Won't turn over

To: "Healey List" <healeys@autox.team.net>, <caahc@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: Won't turn over
From: "Dean" <dht3000@adelphia.net>
Date: Sun, 1 May 2005 17:38:42 -0400
Well I took you guys advice and pulled my starter. Well I tried to pull my 
starter.I removed the 2 bolts that hold it in but it wouldn't budge. So I 
removed the cover for the starter pinion. I then took a soft hammer and hit 
the assembly a couple of times. Well a large lock washer flew out on the 
ground and the starter came out  ( after I removed the oil filter 
assembly ).I then tried to turn over the motor by turning the rear wheel 
while it was in gear. It turns nice and easy now. But now the question is 
where did that lock washer come from? Do I trust that there is nothing else 
in there floating around ?

Dean
65 BJ8







> Sounds like the starter pinion is stuck in mesh with the flywheel ring 
> gear.
> I once bought an MGB that the owner thought had a siezed engine. We bought 
> the car under that understanding,  got it home and my son unbolted the 
> starter motor and it pooped loose. Then the engine turned easily.
>
> Rich Chrysler




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