Re: '51 Delco-Remy Starter Rebuild

Posted by PackardV8 On 2011/12/16 22:32:07

On any rebuilt starter it's ez to do an inspection. Grab the gear between thumb and index finger and move it perpindicular to the shaft. THis checks any wear in the gears bushing. Do the same test by pinching SHAFT between thumb and index finger to test for any slop in the drive end bushing. USe a good lite source and look at it real close.

IF the starter (or generator) has a band over one end then remove the band and inspect the commutator and brushes. Compare to pictures or a pair of new brushes. The brushes should set SQUARELY on the commutator and not have one end cocked up away from commutator.

A rebuilt starter should be clean inside and no evidence of fraying wire insulation. Commutator should be shiny with slight undercut of seperator mica. Of course such inspection assumes a removeable band. Not all strters have such a band.