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BigYoung · Apr 8, 2015

Looks like its my turn to replace the starter and drive. Starter is working but see the copper bushing loose and don't have the experience to rebuild myself and $100 to rebuild plus drive puts me at $140. I can buy a new starter and drive for $105 to my door. From what I've seen all the aftermarket starters probably made by same plant. Any advise on who not to buy from?

I researched this forum for bendix removal but couldn't understand the directions; then found a YouTube video and it was easy as pie!

BigYoung · Apr 8, 2015

Dang! heres the pic.

flembo · Apr 8, 2015

I have heard negative reports on here but I bought 2 from here and they were fine 1 was 12v the other was 6v.

Bruce (VA) · Apr 8, 2015

I’ve been working on old cars, trucks & tractors now for over 50 years. Whenever possible, I get OEM component parts rebuilt. Given the high probability that any new component part purchased for an N tractor is made somewhere overseas w/o adequate quality control, chances are very good that you will be disappointed. If you do not have a local rebuild shop, give these guys a call for a quote & shipping info:

Automotive Manufacturers Inc
2400 N Lombardy St Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 321-6861

They do mail order work. They rebuild carbs, clutches, pressure plates, water pumps, alternators, generators, starters & reline brakes.
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Ncorrigible · Apr 8, 2015

I am with Bruce.. There are plenty of people who will properly rework the original. The rework is generally far better quality and the dollars stay local. It is a 20 (or so) mile drive to get it to my guy, but I have never had to do it twice for a single item - done right first time, every time. It may take longer during planting or harvest, but worth the wait.

Paul in MN · Apr 9, 2015

I viewed your picture. When that bushing goes out, the bendix drive has a very likely chance to jump around during starting and thus wearing or destroying some teeth on the ring gear. Before putting in a new or rebuilt starter, check all of the teeth of your ring gear. The greatest damage is likely to be on the side closest to the transmission, and typically in 2 areas 180* apart. You probably need a small mirror to see the backside of the ring gear.

Paul in MN

BigYoung · Apr 9, 2015

Thanks Fellas, I didn't realize the bushing came from the drive. I'll hang on to my old starter.

JMOR · Apr 9, 2015

(quoted from post at 20:05:40 04/09/15) Thanks Fellas, I didn't realize the bushing came from the drive. I'll hang on to my old starter.

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BigYoung · Apr 10, 2015

Whew! Got the starter back in without loosening oil filter or removing petcock, but threading up the inside starter bolt was tough. Finally got it threaded and then had to tighten bolts to pull starter fully into the housing when it slipped in easily without bolts threaded - thought I had a cross thread going! Hooked up the cables and she turns over.

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