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This a special problem I am having with the starter on my Diesel SD22 engine in my 85 jeep. It is a generic starter binding issue related to the mounting.
Last year one of the 2 bolts came out (vibration) and the other one sheared off. I was forced to drill the bolt remains out and replace it with a heli coil insert. The starter I am using is new, problem is not the starter, it bench tests fine. Seems that the heli coil / bolt repair is forcing the starter gear into a bind, and the starter will no disengage once it has engaged, the starter hangs.
I have been told on a diesel engine site (Guys that have my same engine) that I might open up the starter mounting hole and rotate the starter a little away from the flywheel to get out of the bind, basically compensate for the bolt holse thread miss alignment. Before I try that, I want to hear alternative ideas, from any one that has had similar problems.
Thanks!
Last year one of the 2 bolts came out (vibration) and the other one sheared off. I was forced to drill the bolt remains out and replace it with a heli coil insert. The starter I am using is new, problem is not the starter, it bench tests fine. Seems that the heli coil / bolt repair is forcing the starter gear into a bind, and the starter will no disengage once it has engaged, the starter hangs.
I have been told on a diesel engine site (Guys that have my same engine) that I might open up the starter mounting hole and rotate the starter a little away from the flywheel to get out of the bind, basically compensate for the bolt holse thread miss alignment. Before I try that, I want to hear alternative ideas, from any one that has had similar problems.
Thanks!