Hi Don,
I have gradually experienced more trouble with the starter engaging on my A4's flywheel (serial # 191095). Most recently the starter catches on the flywheel for a just second and then the pinion jumps off and just spins. I took the starter out and (based on the wear patterns) the starter gear has been engaging only about 1/8 of an inch with the flywheel teeth. I found metal shavings around the area of the starter gear and flywheel. In other words, this is grinding away at the very back end of the flywheel as well as the front of the starter gear itself.
I am suspicious that the previous boat owner installed a starter is not really made for this engine...I know many starters look just like the Delco and seem compatible but are not...for whatever reason. The label on the starter shows it to be made by a company called ARCO in Pensacola Florida. It says the company is in Pensacola Florida. The model is Marine SAE J1171. New starters are not cheap. Before I spend any money on this, I thought I had better check with you.
1.) How far should the starter gear engage with the flywheel teeth--the entire 1/2" width of the flywheel tooth?
2.) Are there any repairs I can do on this starter so that it works correctly?
2.) What is the model number of the Delco starter that goes with this later model A4?
3.) Assuming it would be difficult to find the original Delco model locally, are there any other starters that are readily availably at auto parts stores that can be substituted without compromising quality?
As always, thanks Don!
I have gradually experienced more trouble with the starter engaging on my A4's flywheel (serial # 191095). Most recently the starter catches on the flywheel for a just second and then the pinion jumps off and just spins. I took the starter out and (based on the wear patterns) the starter gear has been engaging only about 1/8 of an inch with the flywheel teeth. I found metal shavings around the area of the starter gear and flywheel. In other words, this is grinding away at the very back end of the flywheel as well as the front of the starter gear itself.
I am suspicious that the previous boat owner installed a starter is not really made for this engine...I know many starters look just like the Delco and seem compatible but are not...for whatever reason. The label on the starter shows it to be made by a company called ARCO in Pensacola Florida. It says the company is in Pensacola Florida. The model is Marine SAE J1171. New starters are not cheap. Before I spend any money on this, I thought I had better check with you.
1.) How far should the starter gear engage with the flywheel teeth--the entire 1/2" width of the flywheel tooth?
2.) Are there any repairs I can do on this starter so that it works correctly?
2.) What is the model number of the Delco starter that goes with this later model A4?
3.) Assuming it would be difficult to find the original Delco model locally, are there any other starters that are readily availably at auto parts stores that can be substituted without compromising quality?
As always, thanks Don!
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