Spridget Starter

[radibob]

I have a new Moss starter on a rebuilt 1275 . It works but is noisy and sometimes misses the ring gear. I'm told that there are no shims with this application, just bolt it on and it should work but I wonder. Anyone else had this issue.

 

[nomad]

Is your ring gear in good shape? Should have no problems. I've had very good luck with Lucas starters. Generators are another matter!

Kurt.

 

[Billm]

You need to make sure that the starter is fully into the hole in the back plate before locking it in place- if the starter is angled and not straight it will cause the problems noted
BillM

 

[radibob]

Is your ring gear in good shape? Should have no problems. I've had very good luck with Lucas starters. Generators are another matter!

Kurt.

New ring gear....or at least it was

 

[Tremelune]

I never figured out exactly what my starting issue was (I believe it was a worn ring gear), but I eventually solved it for good with a permanently-engaged high-torque starter. It was not without its challenges.