starter stuck

[zimmy]

my starter is stuck.....
i took the bolts out and
it doesnt move.....
any tricks to getting it loose?
just clicks when activated....
one of those weeks /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazyeyes.gif

 

[jlaird]

Sounds like bearing is gone to me. Take it to an automotive electrical shop.

 

[Bugeye58]

Jim, there should be a little square shaft sticking out the front of the starter. (The part towards the front of the car.)
Try turning that and see if it doesn't free things up. It sounds as though your starter gear is stuck in the ring gear.
Jeff

 

[jlaird]

Oh, hehe, thought he had it out already. Could also try rocking the car a bit.

 

[zimmy]

ive tried all that with no luck....

 

[jlaird]

Sounds like bearing is gone to me. Take it to an automotive electrical shop.


Jack

 

[DrEntropy]

<*SNORK*>

Have ya got room to stuff a 2x4 down from the top and WHACK it with a BFH?

 

[jlaird]

Think it is out now, heck only two bolts.

 

[zimmy]

its still attached to the motor, jack....
think ill try the 2x4 "again" Dr....: ) ....Z

 

[DrEntropy]

Sure ya got the ~RIGHT~ two bolts out!?!? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/devilgrin.gif

 

[Bugeye58]

You read my mind, Doc.
Jeff

 

[DrEntropy]

Sometimes I'm like that.

 

[zimmy]

problem solved!
1.take ur common 3/4 inch wood chisel
and hammer it into the top edge between
the starter and the casing till its in
good..
2. pull the chisel out ....starter falls right out!

thanks for the motivation guys ; ) .....zimmy

 

[jlaird]

Gesh.