Not sure about a 73 but I got a 77 for about $80 at Forest City. I
would call some local places and look for a life time guarantee.
...Art
On Sun, 3 May 1998, Dan Ray wrote:
> My previous question has now become moot. The starter is toast. (Bendix or
> something -- shaft bouncing in and out) and only pulling about 30-35 Amps.
> I took the starter off today and had it checked, since I figured out that
> pulling the solenoid was NOT a good idea, and it was grounded. (I put it
> back in upside down :{) Didn't cost me anything other than some light
> hearted flak from the guys at the Craft Shop. But hey, I learned something
> today!
> The starter on a '73 B (and others) can be removed in about 5 minutes. Just
> don't follow the manual's instructions. :) Why they tell you to remove the
> dizzy and oil filter housing is beyond me!
> I merely pulled off the dizzy cap to get at the bolt, (9/16 socket w/ 3"
> extension), jackstand to support from underneath, removed the bottom bolt
> and jackstand then pulled the starter down and away, manipulating the
> flexible clutch line to one side.
> All's not lost, I got a referral for a local guy who rebuilds starters for
> some area dealers and on all the Farm tractors (so hopefully he knows Prince
> Lucas, hehe)
> Barring that...any suggestions on a common replacement? (Available at a
> parts store) $240 for a new Lucas from Moss! ugh. I don't think its wise for
> me to try and rebuild it myself - I'm obviously "electically challenged".
> Dan
> '73 B
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