Sir Nibble Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 1 hour ago, MJT said: Thanks Mike. I now have the motor back together. I noticed before, and again now that there is a thickish 'washer' between the trip disc and the end casing. This is a piece of bent wire, so obviously not OE. The effect is to hold the armature disc slightly nearer to the trip lever. Only about 1/16". As I have said, the motor has worked fine for 49+ years, but I wonder if I should try replacing this with a normal washer. I have not tried operating it yet, but I can see that it will be difficult to get a true idea of the 'full-power' moment. Ok thanks. I'll try with the cardboard first. That should be a fibre brake washer. 54 minutes ago, MJT said: The pinion housing has a screw plug for inserting lubricant - what should I put in it? 3 in 1 ? Ordinary engine oil. There should be a spring behind the plug to hold the wick in contact with the pinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJT Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 Thanks Sir N, how does a fibre brake washer differ from an ordinary one? No spring under the plug, so I'll have a closer look. How much oil should one put in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Nibble Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 The fibre washer takes the wear off the trip plate and the spigot shaft and it's got a large outer diameter. I had some made a while back I will see if I can lay my hands on one. Oil, which bush do you have, the white metal one or the yellow PTFE faced one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJT Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 Thanks. White metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Nibble Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 That really should have the spring then. I will look for that too. Amount of oil, a teaspoon full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Nibble Posted October 7, 2020 Report Share Posted October 7, 2020 Well I've had a good look and can't bloody find them! Bet someone brings a BS5 in now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJT Posted October 9, 2020 Report Share Posted October 9, 2020 (edited) Thanks for looking. I fitted the starter, giving close attention to the pinion-flywheel gap, fully charged the battery, and it works. Thanks everyone for your help. I had to get it working for our 50th anniversary (me + car) on Tuesday. We had a little celebration with my chum who was celebrating 60 years with his. Champagne and sandwiches in the garage ? Edited October 9, 2020 by MJT add photo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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