Can't even win one.

Stephen Newell · Oct 25, 2017

Monday I took my starter to a shop and had it overhauled and yesterday I picked it up. Today I was installing the starter and when I was attaching the cable to it as soon as the nut made contact the bolt popped off. Is this an easy fix or should I take the starter back. It's a half a day drive to the shop and back but if it involves going inside the starter I'm not doing that. It would void the warranty to go inside anyway.

el6147 · Oct 25, 2017

That stud is soldered to the field coils, one (should use) a very large soldering iron to repair. Using a torch (may) result in burning the insulation on the field coils. and you will also need the proper stud for replacement.

shaun wallace · Oct 25, 2017

That is a repair stud. Can be bought at auto parts store. Cheap quick fix for stripped stud.If it was me I would take it back and make them fix it right.

L.Fure · Oct 25, 2017

I'd take it back to them, and let them fix it. I know it's a long trip for you , but that is probably the only way to get it fixed. Unless you want to attempt it your self.

Stephen Newell · Oct 25, 2017

I just don't know how the thing is made. While it looks like something you could just unscrew I can picture stuff on the inside falling if you did that.

L.Fure · Oct 25, 2017

(quoted from post at 00:25:34 10/26/17) That is a repair stud. Can be bought at auto parts store. Cheap quick fix for stripped stud.If it was me I would take it back and make them fix it right.

I really don't see any threads inside the nut.

Stephan, You should call the shop you took it to and tell them what happened. They might be able to give you instructions on how to remedy the problem.

Stephen Newell · Oct 25, 2017

Sounds like a good idea. I would whole lot rather repair it myself than have to take it back, especially if they couldn't fix it while I wait.

Duner Wi · Oct 25, 2017

I would take it back for a proper fix but until then I would use either a repair stud or a coupling nut.

John Saeli · Oct 25, 2017

Stephen: At this point, I wouldn't waste any money on lottery tickets. They are totally based on luck. That's why I don't buy them. That bolt is not an easy fix.

tractorguy2 · Oct 25, 2017

That looks like a repair stud. If it is the nut will unscrew. Then go buy a new repair stud and replace it your self.

kevinthefixer · Oct 25, 2017

(quoted from post at 19:06:35 10/25/17) That looks like a repair stud. If it is the nut will unscrew. Then go buy a new repair stud and replace it your self.

o the same thing can happen again? This was not a professional repair, it'a a rig that we might use to get the tractor home so we could repair it right. Those studs are available, the real ones I mean, but unless you're proficient with such things, take it to a pro. Preferably not the one who last worked on that starter.

Mike M · Oct 26, 2017

Call who did the work and even send them the picture. They should make it right ! I used to work at a starter shop and never heard of the repair kits others talk about ? I guess because we fixed them with the correct stud ?

Stephen Newell · Oct 26, 2017

I don't think it took them more than ten minutes to fix the stud. I think they used a different kind of repair stud but I got it back.

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