I'm continuing to go through the different systems on my '51 H - I'm now rewiring everything from the dash to the starter, etc. I removed the starter a couple of days ago (nothing wrong with it, I'm just "de-gunking" it) and I took the starter band off the rear of it. Underneath the band is what I assume was a piece of cardboard or something that was to keep dirt and dust from getting inside the starter. Needless to say, after 67 years, that piece was a bit brittle. I can't put it back, so I was wondering if anyone knows what it was made of. Do you think I can replace it with a thin piece of cardboard or does anyone have a better suggestion. Thanks!
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Starter question
- Thread starter Jim in SC
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Rick Spivey
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Not sure how thin it was, or if it really matters. I'd probably go find a cereal box and a pair of scissors.
Gary Dotson
501 Club
Starter shops use a red paper of some sort, I assume it's more fire resistant than a cereal box. Paper gasket material might be better, I've used that before.
John *.?-!.* cub owner
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If you know anyone that works in the central office of your local phone company see if they can get you a piece of the material they use under the cable troughs. It's color may vary depending on the manufacturer, but it is a fire/heat resistant insulator similar to the original insulator used in both the starters and generators.