starter motor

[Jeff]

greeting all, can anyone tell me if there is an easy way to remove the starter motor, as mine has stopped working and it needs renewing.do i have to take the front section of the exhaust off to remove it ?

[Peter B.]

Hi Jeff,

i think you have to remove the exhaust pipe from the exhaust manfold. This is fixed with 2 bolts only. You need to do so to have a free workspace and to get the starter out.

Peter

[r-rider]

Hi Jeff

please be careful, because the screws are very tight and require a high torque. Good tools are needed, once the Allen screw is worn out, it becomes difficult. Good succeed.

Best Regards
Wolfgang

[Jeff]

Thanks Wolfgang, what a horrible job but its out now just have to wait for a new one to be delivered then put it back. oh the joys of owning an old timer, but hopefully will never have to change it again, although they are a fantastic design in otherways, they didnt give much thought to some of the jobs we have to do to keep them on the road.

[WernerS]

Moin what is very important is definitely the battery + disconnect.
Since the + goes to the starter.
LG

[Peter B.]

.... Question is why the starter should be replaced?

Sometimes it is only an electric problem with the wiring, missing chassis-ground, or bad contact of a switch . Werner can give you special advice. Check may be done with an separate cable (fused) direct from battery to the contact at the starter-selenoid.

Peter

[Jeff]

Hi Peter, the starter motor was totally kaput, and it is after all 38 yrs old, so now it will have a new one fitted tomorrow if the weather is good.
the joy of owning a classic vehicle.