I have a starter with a worn cone in it. I purchased it used. I have disassembled and reassembled it (thorough cleaning). It seems to work perfectly-- anyway-- how is the cone kept in the starter- any adhesive or just the rubber against the metal (its a tight fit)-- In addition, any hints in getting the replacement cone into the starter --spray silicon lubricant--etc ? I cant seem to get it to fit into the cup.

Thanks in advance.

Tbird

It's just a friction fit, no glues or anything.

Do make sure the new cone is about the same size as the housing on the starter, I don't know for sure that all brands are the same, so it might be possible to get one that is made for a different brand of starter, and therefore won't fit.

sometimes... the combination f age and a bit of glow fuel getting on the cone... it will SEEM tobe glued in. Just slide a small screwdriver in beside the rubber and pry it away from the metal. It pops right out.

Also, make sure the spinner doesn't touch the metal at the botton of the cone. I had this problem and the friction drops because of it, seems the engine is stock. Just move the cone a bit out the metal case and you're all set.

Nilo

In this case... you may need to cut a washer of cardboard (disk with a hole in center) to put behind the starter cone inside the metal cup. That HOLDS the cone out. (otherwise you periodically have to pull it back out...)

(your post reminded me I needed the same trick once...)

Use your thumb to push in the middle/inside base of the cone to start it into the driver (allows the circumference to collapse slightly)...

A tight fit is preferred - water will work as a "lubricant" if it seems to resist being installed, but I'd use that as a last resort...

Cheers!

Jim

FHHuber, good point the washer!

Nilo

Thanks to everyone---mission accomplished


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