AzBob Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) Hi All,I have removed the Starter from my 1926-26 for inspection and preventative maintenance. The unit works fine and cranks the engine fine. My options are A. leave it alone. B. Disassemble, clean the commutator slots etc. and lubricate the bearings. Any advice is welcome. Edited January 6, 2015 by AzBob spelling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I would be from that camp that if your are comfortable with taking it apart and cleaning it, etc. then do it. You already have IMO the hard part done taking the starter out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacrat Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Always nice to totally restore a car one little peace at a time .If you have time. me i would strip the paint and send it to a starter shop,paint it when back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I would clean, lube, and maybe replace the brushes if needed.. Paint it if you like, but then it would just stick out like a sore thumb until you paint the rest of the engine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26-25Buick Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Facing the same proposition Bob while I have the generator and water pump out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Could be the beginning of a total unintended restoration!! Been there, done that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzBob Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 Thanks all for the input. There is not much to go by in the Reference Book or Shop Manual in regards to disassembly. Will proceed with care and take photos as necessary. The first order of the day will be to fabricate a tool to hold open the brush springs for removal and reassembly of the end plate without damaging the brushes or their holders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Remember the guy who unscrewed the Moto-Meter to check the water?It turned into a full restoration (LOL).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Remember the guy who unscrewed the Moto-Meter to check the water?It turned into a full restoration (LOL).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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