Mike,
It is backward for the type of starter used and yes, it should be reversed.
This engine was originally on the Standard Vanguard six. In that car I'm
sure they used the type of starter that had no solenoid and relied on the
spinning armature to wind in the starter gear from the end of the armature,
(the gearbox side of the flywheel ring gear). When the engine started and
the starter stopped, the gear was thrown back to the end of the armature.
Reversing the ring gear makes for much quieter starter engagement.
Regards,
Bob Hutton
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From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Michael Graham
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2000 11:37
To: triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Starter Ring Gear
I know this has been discussed over the years having searched through the
archives. But here is my question: The ring gear on the TR6 definitely
looks backwards to me, and several people in the archive stated that they
had "reversed" it and reinstalled it with the bevel toward the starter. I
am getting my flywheel resurfaced and am inclined to reverse the ring gear
at the same time to have a "clean surface" next to the starter. Has anyone
on the list done this reversal and what have been the long-term effects?
Any good reasons for not doing it? Any starter engagement problems?
As usual, thanks very much for any assistance.
Cheers, Mike Graham
73 TR6
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