starter motor

Post by **rein** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:44 pm

Hi all,

I am re assembling the pinion and barrel on the starter motor but I am not sure if I should oil that area. I seem to remember that it should remain "dry".
Perhaps very thin oil?

Cheers,

Rein

Post by **MoggyTech** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:39 pm

Dry as a bone, or rub a lead pencil onto the contact areas for super smooth operation

Post by **Kevin** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:38 pm

Agreed, or if you happen to have some use graphite powder as all the oil will do is attract the dirt and any bits of grit.

Post by **rein** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:35 am

Thanks.
I will organize some graphite powder.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 5:12 am

Dry is best! It will be fine.

Post by **alanworland** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:49 pm

Try some of that aerosol spray with PTFE in it - seems to dry very slippery

Post by **rein** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:54 am

Thanks all,

I did put some graphite powder on the pinion and barrel. The starter motor is in the car now and works fine. I understand that it is important to keep the pinion and barrel dry so it doesn't "clog up". I was worried about rust, but I suppose the warm and dry environment in the bell housing will prevent the pinion and barrel to rust.

Post by **Kevin** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:14 am

I was worried about rust, but I suppose the warm and dry environment in the bell housing will prevent the pinion and barrel to rust.

I think you are probably right as I have not seen a rusty one just sticky ones where someone has put grease or oil.