We used to tie the brushes flush in their housing with sewing cotton, then turn the armature a few times and it would wear through the cotton, still a ball ache though😝
patience of a saint comes to mind. I think I would gone for the 4 pounder after a couple of minutes. Thanks for the video I'm just about to playing on my 1968 series 2a.
It's been a while since I've had to do a bendix drive mike !.. Was allways told when doing my apprenticeship,not to use grease on the gear as it attracted clutch dust and caused the drive to stick.
Many happy memories of dancing with those brushes in the 70's. My innocent patience has been replaced by a hard concrete wall that my frustrations would happily bounce that motor off .... thanks for the memories Mike
I redid a starter in the winter once. Used a very light smear of grease on shaft and gears, it worked great on the bench. Being left in the Rover overnight in cold temps was enough to make the grease thick enough to keep it from engaging. I use Molybdenum Disulfide powder as a lubricant and have not had the problem since. Never considered the rusting problem but I'm wondering if cold bluing would take care of that.
Nice job. Would a couple of small cable ties around the brushes temporarily keep them in place (held back) , then carefully snip them out before closing it up? Maybe not enough room? The engine bay is going to look very nice.
We used to tie the brushes flush in their housing with sewing cotton, then turn the armature a few times and it would wear through the cotton, still a ball ache though😝
@6:45 I've had that tune in my head for about two days now. Great video Mike, I like seeing how these old starter motors are engineered together.
patience of a saint comes to mind. I think I would gone for the 4 pounder after a couple of minutes.
Thanks for the video I'm just about to playing on my 1968 series 2a.
Right, that starter is well sorted now.
Bet it won’t need to be opened for another 25 years.
They’re good ‘uns, them.
Fit and forget!
It's been a while since I've had to do a bendix drive mike !..
Was allways told when doing my apprenticeship,not to use grease on the gear as it attracted clutch dust and caused the drive to stick.
Yes I was told that too, but they can rust up - you cannot win
Many happy memories of dancing with those brushes in the 70's. My innocent patience has been replaced by a hard concrete wall that my frustrations would happily bounce that motor off .... thanks for the memories Mike
I have not done one since my Mini days many moons ago!
You and me both! 🤭🤣🤣 Thin gas welding rods and much swearing 🤬! 🤭🤭 The only difference is that I was struggling in the 60's... 👌
Lovely job 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Thanks Mike! I love these Series videos!
More to come!
I redid a starter in the winter once. Used a very light smear of grease on shaft and gears, it worked great on the bench. Being left in the Rover overnight in cold temps was enough to make the grease thick enough to keep it from engaging. I use Molybdenum Disulfide powder as a lubricant and have not had the problem since. Never considered the rusting problem but I'm wondering if cold bluing would take care of that.
I think most of the grease spun off on the test then was further diluted by the Krown rust proofing!
Nice job. Would a couple of small cable ties around the brushes temporarily keep them in place (held back) , then carefully snip them out before closing it up? Maybe not enough room? The engine bay is going to look very nice.
Maybe cable ties but it is restricted for space
Nice one m8 always learning from you
Gibby in OZ
Thanks 👍
Et , the green fingered one , not the Electrical Techy , must have helped you on this one !
I edited quite a bit out!
Mike is it possible to get brushless alternators and starter motors🤷
Good question! Maybe starters but alternators maybe not
Mate where are you located ?? you go that UK accent have'n you !! UK or ?
He lives in Canada, his voice reminds me of Fred Dibnah lol.