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kelly 04-26-2006 11:16:11 65.151.252.57 19615 Report to Moderator	i need step by step instructions on how to disassemble and reassemble my 1951 truck starter HELP ! [Reply]  [Send Email]
jerrycpp 04-27-2006 13:01:58 209.116.240.11 19637 Report to Moderator	Re: 1951 chevy truck starter in reply to kelly, 04-26-2006 11:16:11   I forgot to address the starter switch. Take out the 2 screws and see what the copper contacts look like. You can get a new switch at a good parts store, or order on line. The copper bolt head is another matter. If it isn't grooved too badly where the switch contacts it, clean it up with flint paper and put it together again. If it is burned or pitted too badly, you'll have to take it to an automotive electric shop that specializes in rebuilding. They can replace the contact for you. Good luck!   [Reply]  [Send Email]
jerrycpp 04-26-2006 16:13:18 209.116.240.11 19619 Report to Moderator	Re: 1951 chevy truck starter in reply to kelly, 04-26-2006 11:16:11   Easy! Remove through bolts. Tap tail end (not drive)loose and make a little hook from wire. Pull up each brush spring with wire and cock it off to the side so you can pull out the brushes. Pull off nose - (drive end) and pull out armature. Clean it all up with CRC Electromotive cleaner or Brake clean, which is the same thing. Clean up communtator (copper part of armature) with FLINT SANDPAPER ONLY. DO NOT use other sand paper - the grit will cause major problems. Check bushings by putting armature in ends and wiggling to see how bad they are. Replace by using cape chisel to get bushing out, press in new ones carefully. Replace brushes if needed. Install tail end by putting brushes in holders cockeyed, held in place by spring. Install armature and nose. Use hook or whatever to straighten brushes so they slide down holder and contact commutator. Reinstall through bolts, tighten, paint, and pat yourself on the back. GOOD LUCK!   [Reply]  [Send Email]
kelly 04-26-2006 19:56:35 65.151.85.218 19623 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: 1951 chevy truck starter in reply to jerrycpp, 04-26-2006 16:13:18   ok got the starter out and put it in some cleaning solvent but where can i find the FLINT SANDPAPER? thanx and i sure can use the luck :)   [Reply]  [Send Email]
jerrycpp 04-27-2006 07:45:36 209.116.240.11 19635 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: Re: 1951 chevy truck starter in reply to kelly, 04-26-2006 19:56:35   Flint paper is light tan in color, and is the least expensive of all papers. You can find it at any good hardware or woodworking store. It isn't used much anymore because there are so many better products available. DON'T USE THEM! Flint is the only one that doesn't leave pieces of abrasive in the copper (wearing the brushes out) or conduct electricity (Shorting out your starter motor.)   [Reply]  [Send Email]