Hi John,

The nut that I have is slightly domed & has a pattern knurled onto it. The small bendix looks like it's supposed to come out & "push" on the face of it, trapping the o-ring in between the bendix and the nut. Problem is that the bendix is shot.

The new RAM bendix / motor is substantially longer than the original, and the bendix is larger in diameter. Looks like it goes over the top of the "acorn nut" that you're talking about. I'm sure i can get one from Carlos, but won't the turbine need rebalancing if I replace the nut? I suppose if I'm careful about not moving the parts when the old nut is removed it would be the same, but how do you know the new nut is balanced?

I'll try one of the JJ starters after the snow flies here.... in a couple weeks. [&o]

The second cover cap that I have is the original RAM starter housing one (for the "short" starter) so I may be able to use it still. Sorry!

Bob