Starter is off, cleaned, and rebuilt. Wow it was nasty, couldn't even see the brushes for the oily, gooey mess!

On to the oil filter adapter - I can't bust it loose. Any suggestions?

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hi and welcome back. U finished the rocker repairs yet?

Job done, thanks for all the input.

Ended up using a combo wrench over the T60 combo, and my 5' jack handle as a cheater. Popped right off.

After cleaning all the parts and reinstalling new, oiled, O-rings...everything went back together very nicely.

Starter works a lot better. Brushes are somewhat worn, and commutator is grooved from years of dirt. She'll work for awhile longer.

FYI, if you need to replace the starter in the future the early model one costs less and works fine. All you have to do is modify the terminal that the solenoid connects to.

NM,where did u get the rebuild kit for the starter?
And how much$?

I don't think he used any "kit".

You just clean all the cooked on motor oil out of it and re-assemble.

what about brushes.

I've never replaced any. They were fine.

I have a couple of starters with worn down brushes. Hard to find new ones around here

Online.

What am I? The Shopping Network?

yes, but with your attitude. I think I ll go back to QVC

Wouldn't you like to see ME on QVC? LOL.