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Keeper79 · 07-19-2012, 07:14 AM

rebuilding my starter and got a new armature and bushing ordered. The front end plate bushing is correct, however the brush end plate bushings don't fit.

local ford guy that rebuilds starters and alternators he said its not a ford starter. Similar but these were also in the late 20's and 30's.

Can't remember the name, Presitlite or something..

using a micrometer the ID = .637 and OD = .697 for this bushing if you use the end plate and communtator for the sizes..

anyone ever ran into this issue? Thats a pretty thin bushing and could almost use a sheet of notebook paper..

Dave

Tom Wesenberg · 07-19-2012, 10:32 AM

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Yes, I've run into that, but luckily the brush end bushing usually doesn't wear too much and I was able to keep the used bushing in place and use it.

07-19-2012, 07:14 AM	#1
Keeper79 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: In the Sticks of Virginia Posts: 62	'29 starters. rebuilding my starter and got a new armature and bushing ordered. The front end plate bushing is correct, however the brush end plate bushings don't fit. local ford guy that rebuilds starters and alternators he said its not a ford starter. Similar but these were also in the late 20's and 30's. Can't remember the name, Presitlite or something.. using a micrometer the ID = .637 and OD = .697 for this bushing if you use the end plate and communtator for the sizes.. anyone ever ran into this issue? Thats a pretty thin bushing and could almost use a sheet of notebook paper.. Dave

07-19-2012, 10:32 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: '29 starters. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes, I've run into that, but luckily the brush end bushing usually doesn't wear too much and I was able to keep the used bushing in place and use it.