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gmcbuffalo

04-29-2025 @ 12:55 PM

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Is the generator charging?

Greg Meiling
1935 3 Window Coupe

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04-28-2025 @ 8:10 PM

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There is a small bracket that is under the other bolt which mounts under one of the oil pan retaining bolts. To remove the starter, you will have to loosen that retaining bolt and move the bracket out of the way so the starter can be pulled out.

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04-28-2025 @ 3:44 PM

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Thanks Carcrazy. I need notice a second bolt at 5 o'clock but it did not connect to the starter. The bolt goes thru a housing. After both bolts are removed will the starter come straight out? If not what else do I need to remove? I won't beable to get back to the car until Wednesday.

As everyone can tell I am a novice with my '38. Give me a 50s or 60s car and I am at home.

Pic of our 1969 Dart GT convertible we bought new in '69.

Ray

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04-28-2025 @ 3:02 PM

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The other mounting bolt is 180 degrees away from the one you have located. If you say the one you have found is at 11 o'clock, then the other one is at the 5 o'clock position.

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Ken, I crawled around under the '38 again today. I still can only locate one long bolt thru the back of the starter. This bolt is at 11 o'clock. So where is the second bolt? 1 o'clock? Is the a good drawing or picture available? Does the car need to be on a hoist?

Thank again for everyone assistance.

Ray

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04-27-2025 @ 11:34 AM

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Ray,

There are two long bolts that go from the back of the starter, all the way thru to the housing. Try to keep the starter together as your remove it as the front plate will try to separate. Be careful, it is very heavy.

Ken

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Tom and all, I have determined the starting issue is the starter. I also found a local individual thru the Model A Club that rebuilds 6V and 12V starters. I discussed my starter and he can rebuild it. Today I jacked the '38 up and placed axle stands under the frame. I can only locate one nut to remove (close to the starter terminal and under the exhaust manifold). I felt around for the second nut, but could not locate. I checked the '38/'39 Club Book, but it only has a brief description. So where is the second but located?

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Ray

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04-10-2025 @ 8:23 AM

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If you haven't removed the starter yet, try putting the car in 3rd gear and push it backward. If your starter is hung up, this will free it with a bang.

Do a search on alternator and starter rebuilding near me find a local rebuilder.

I use a local shop with about 70 years of experience. he owner grew up servicing generators, starters and associated equipment.

https://www.mgautoelectric.com/

Tom

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04-07-2025 @ 9:20 PM

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Once you get the starter out, you can bench test it.
But first when taking it out, make sure that you hold it "together" and dont take the bolts out, as once the bolts are out, the starter armature will slide out and you dont want that to happen if you can help it.
Once out, get two proper sized nuts to spin on the bolts and tighten to hold it all together.

Use jumper cables and your 6 volt battery and connect one to the post on the starter -- hold the starter in a vise or find some way to keep it held before connecting the other cord from the battery. Just touching the housing will let you know if the starter wants to spin.

If Michael Driskell doesnt want to do a rebuild for you, contact Generator Specialty Co. 651-222-7692
3204 Rice Street
Little Canada MN 55126 (generatorspecialty.com)

They have done 2 of my generators and a starter. They have the parts.

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04-07-2025 @ 8:25 PM

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Mike, please provide the contact info for Mike Driskell.

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Ray

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