Jerry in MA
New User
Hi All,
I'm new to these pages, so please forgive me any mistakes.
I just brought home a '53 NAA today. The starter will only turn the engine over for about 1/2 a turn before it starts freewheeling. After removing the starter I see that the drive is the 8N style instead of the NAA through '64(?)style. I would replace the drive, but the shaft has nearly a 1/4" end play, so I probably need to replace the starter?
Looking at the flywheel with an inspection mirror, the backside of the teeth are a little worn in spots, and it doesn't appear that the drive has been engaging the full depth of the teeth.
A couple of questions:
Is the 8N style drive different enough that it might not fully engage the ring gear of the NAA? Is it possible that when the previous owner replaced the clutch that in resurfacing the flywheel the ring gear depth changed enough to cause only partial engagement?
If I'm overthinking this, and should just replace the starter, tell it to me straight. It just seems like the drive isn't coming in far enough for full engagement, as opposed to slipping internally.
Thanks in advance!
I'm new to these pages, so please forgive me any mistakes.
I just brought home a '53 NAA today. The starter will only turn the engine over for about 1/2 a turn before it starts freewheeling. After removing the starter I see that the drive is the 8N style instead of the NAA through '64(?)style. I would replace the drive, but the shaft has nearly a 1/4" end play, so I probably need to replace the starter?
Looking at the flywheel with an inspection mirror, the backside of the teeth are a little worn in spots, and it doesn't appear that the drive has been engaging the full depth of the teeth.
A couple of questions:
Is the 8N style drive different enough that it might not fully engage the ring gear of the NAA? Is it possible that when the previous owner replaced the clutch that in resurfacing the flywheel the ring gear depth changed enough to cause only partial engagement?
If I'm overthinking this, and should just replace the starter, tell it to me straight. It just seems like the drive isn't coming in far enough for full engagement, as opposed to slipping internally.
Thanks in advance!