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Rowdy · 09-27-2012, 06:56 PM

What is the starter end play tolerence for the flathead starters? I tested the starter and generator off of the 21 stud 37 engine today and both seem to be in working order. But the starter has what seems to be abit excessive end play. The book I ordered yesterday is not here and I might as well get this taken care of while I am waiting. Also are there any book recomendations?, keep in mind I am only using the engine from the 37 and already have Mac VanPelt's transmission book. Likely will be using a 39 rearend that will need a good going through. Thanks Rod

Rowdy · 09-28-2012, 09:15 AM

Guessing there isn't a spec, so will shim it until I am happy with it. Thanks Rod

jdl · 09-28-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rowdy

What is the starter end play tolerence for the flathead starters? I tested the starter and generator off of the 21 stud 37 engine today and both seem to be in working order. But the starter has what seems to be abit excessive end play. The book I ordered yesterday is not here and I might as well get this taken care of while I am waiting. Also are there any book recomendations?, keep in mind I am only using the engine from the 37 and already have Mac VanPelt's transmission book. Likely will be using a 39 rearend that will need a good going through. Thanks Rod

My 49-51 shop manual does not give an end play spec. it just shows a # 11036 thrust washer on the commutator end. it is a fiber washer. don't use a metal washer.
jdl

Russ/40 · 09-28-2012, 03:57 PM

Yup, just shim with a fiber washers until end play is just noticeable by hand feel.

Rowdy · 09-28-2012, 04:18 PM

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Thanks, Thinking near 1/8" is abit too much. This should take the same shim and washer as the A and I do have those on hand. Likely they are shot. Rod

09-27-2012, 06:56 PM	#1
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Starter end play What is the starter end play tolerence for the flathead starters? I tested the starter and generator off of the 21 stud 37 engine today and both seem to be in working order. But the starter has what seems to be abit excessive end play. The book I ordered yesterday is not here and I might as well get this taken care of while I am waiting. Also are there any book recomendations?, keep in mind I am only using the engine from the 37 and already have Mac VanPelt's transmission book. Likely will be using a 39 rearend that will need a good going through. Thanks Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!! Last edited by Rowdy; 09-28-2012 at 07:18 AM.

09-28-2012, 09:15 AM	#2
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Starter end play Guessing there isn't a spec, so will shim it until I am happy with it. Thanks Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

09-28-2012, 03:57 PM	#4
Russ/40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, California Posts: 3,505	Re: Starter end play Yup, just shim with a fiber washers until end play is just noticeable by hand feel.

09-28-2012, 04:18 PM	#5
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Starter end play Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks, Thinking near 1/8" is abit too much. This should take the same shim and washer as the A and I do have those on hand. Likely they are shot. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!