Topic: 1940 Starter won't get out


Pat69    -- 07-19-2026 @ 2:18 AM
  Hi
I just tried to remove the Starter which did not engage and just the housing came off, the Rotor is stuck somewhere on the inside.
I turned and jiggled around but it won't move and I dom't wanna force too much on it.....
Did anybody have the same Issue

Patrick


TomO    -- 07-22-2026 @ 6:25 PM
  Patrick, If the end plate is free, try turning the engine over backward with a socket on the crank pulley. If you can't get a socket on the pulley, put the car in 3rd gear and push it backward about a foot. If you hear a loud bang, that will be your starter being freed from the flywheel.


Tom


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