Reproduction Parts for 1916-1964 Chevrolet Passenger Cars & 1918-1987 Chevrolet & GMC Trucks


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#474731 09/29/22 06:06 PM
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My starter failed to turn over a few weeks back. Purchased a new floor button as that was the least expensive fix, and nothing happened.

Took the starter off in anticipation of finding someone to rebuild and just for fun hit the positive from a battery cable on it and it turned. Seemed like the “teeth” were extended out when it would not run. Put it all back together and appears to work, for now. While I had it on the bench, I noticed a brass flap on the top. I can only assume it’s for some sort of oil. If so, could a lack of lube be the reason it failed to turn? I don’t recall reading about this in the manual I have.

Any thoughts are appreciated.

Thanks Steve

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The starter on my '29 used to occasionally jamb. This would lock the engine where it would not turn with the hand crank or anything. I started carrying a 5/8" wrench to loosen the starter bolts so it could disengage. The fly wheel ring gear on these old engines can get rather worn and need a little patient tlc.

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If you turn the engine backwards the starter will usually disengage.

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Thank you

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The usual temporary fix is to put the car in gear and push the car manually to rock it back and forth. You should soon hear a click as the starter lets go.


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