Doing it that way, it won't make a difference which side of the equator you're on...


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Follow the fan = turn her over clockwise. Thanks for that.

Ok, damage report.

Around 1/2 of the flywheel teeth are showing bright metal and small scars, but there are no huge chips off them and no teeth are missing. 2 teeth have a <1mm piece missing on the outside (flat front face) of the tooth, and 1/2 of the scarred teeth have a ridge that can be felt next to the bright metal.

The worst damage is shown below. These are not chipped, it looks like they've been hit with a hammer.

What do you think all..... is this flywheel serviceable or will it damage a new starter?

I can't find a petrol starter anywhere here, so got hold of whatever I could find that's Mitsu.

Serial numbers 31100-60AC 2 and M001T72483ZC 12v

Is it possible to use parts from this to repair the old one?
I'll be able to tell the if mechanical parts are good, but how about the electrical parts, magnetic switch - would I just burn them out....?

The problem with the starter is intermittent. Sometimes she'll run ok and the car fires right up, and others - the starter spins for a half second then disengages and spins down without starting the car...

Cheers

Rob

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5am?? Sweet - enjoy, it's 4:10pm here...

I need to remove the stop ring to replace the pinion gear and clutch, is this special-tool-time, or is there a way to get the thing off?



Cheers

Rob