Re: Starting problem, starter vs. ring gear

Posted by Rusty O\'Toole On 2011/10/2 14:36:42

There are around 100 teeth on the ring gear, chances are it will not hit again for a while although it will eventually. If the end is tapered the starter can engage without jamming. This is not a proper repair but may prevent it from jamming again.

Other factory manuals (not Packard) say the ring gear teeth can be worn off up to 25% and no harm done. If they are worn down half way they recommend a new ring gear. I expect Packards are the same.