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Automotive Powered Off Road (AKA: Buggys, Jeeps, Trucks, Etc,Etc. ) => Motor and Drivetrain => Topic started by: fabr on October 27, 2016, 07:25:10 PM

Title: Education IS Expensive for Starters
Post by: fabr on October 27, 2016, 07:25:10 PM

I found out why the started drive ate up the starter ring gear. It appears the starter was interfered with by the trans to the tune of about .030 and I missed it plain and simple. That tipped the starter just enough to load the end of drive gear tooth enough to break one end of one drive tooth and that began the destruction of the ring gear. Yup,about $700 worth of education. 5:

Title: Re: Education IS Expensive for Starters
Post by: dsrace on October 27, 2016, 09:44:23 PM

yep that sucks.

Title: Re: Education IS Expensive for Starters
Post by: sandvw on October 28, 2016, 09:23:48 AM

I have also had the lesson in life.

Title: Re: Education IS Expensive for Starters
Post by: fabr on October 28, 2016, 01:30:57 PM

Well,we all have. It's the only way we truly learn.I bet I'll  never make the same mistake again .  LMAO rofl