Any suggestions on how to hold the brushes back in the holders when refitting the endplate?

The solenoid mounting screws are very tight. Is the drive end housing tough enough that I can whack them with an impact driver ?

Thanks

Greg

surprised you are rebuilding as the same starter is available off the shelf anywhere(it was in the 240 and other volvos). Good for you though, last time I considered rebuilding one it was hard to get the rebuild bits retail. Piece of thread will hold bushes back during install and break out easily after. I use a impact screwdriver for smaller fittings, less impact than an air driver and quite effective.
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Patrick, '68 220 , '53 GMC 4104, '97 VW Transporter.

Auto Electric Specialties in Minnetonka was able to get the brushes, bushings, and solenoid with little or no trouble. He knows what he is doing. When I put starter brushes in my H Farmall he suggested checking the springs because they can overheat and lose their tension. He was right...

I'm not so excited about the quality of 'rebuilt' parts anymore. I think if the core bench tests good they clean it up and put in a box.

Good tip on tying the brushes back.

Greg

Greg,

I agree with you that most "economy" rebuilt starters and alternators that are available from places like Oreillys and Autozone are usually poor performers especially in the long run.

However, when it comes to rebuilt starters and alternators that are done by the original manufacturer, I will beg to differ.

My experience with companies like Bosch, Motorcraft, AC Delco and Nippondenso are quite good when they are rebuilding THEIR OWN PRODUCTS!! For example, when Bosch rebuilds their own starter motors like the one you are repairing, they replace all the internals including the starter bendix which has the starter gear and as far as I can tell, the only thing they reuse is the outer housing pieces.

Yes they cost more, but unless you like to change a part multiple times, then an OEM rebuild is in order or a DIY rebuild.

FYI, I emphasize "their own products" because I had a very bad experience with a Nippondenso starter that was rebuilt by Bosch. I had to change that starter 5 times under warranty for which I was not paid anything by Bosch until I put my foot down and insisted on installing a Nippondenso rebuilt starter which finally resolved the problem.



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Eric
Hi Performance Automotive Service (formerly OVO or Old Volvos Only)
Torrance, CA 90502

"I'm not so excited about the quality of 'rebuilt' parts anymore."

I agree 100%. I'd rather rebuild if parts are available.
I've seen "new" parts that appear inferior to the original worn part.

...I was going to suggest dental floss too, and a bit of heat on those bolts...to defeat the threadlocker they probably have...

Cheers