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May 11, 2011 | 06:43 AM

cruisetopdown

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Starter issues '52 F3

I am working on the stuck flattie in the F3 and as such have pulled the starter to be sure it is not the cause. When I crawled under I was surprised to see that the starter housing (that appears to be pressed into the bell housing) has rusted through. Is this replaceable, or will I need to find another bell housing? I will take a slew of pictures tonight and try to post them soon.
Thanks for your input.
w

May 11, 2011 | 06:50 AM

petey shoes

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don't know if you will find (just) the housing in any kind of shape to knock out and then re-install. maybe? check inside bell for mouse debris, nest, nuts, etc. pics will surely help.

May 11, 2011 | 09:30 AM

51PanelMan

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What engine do you have in your truck? If it's a 215, I may have the part that you need. As suggested by petey shoes, pictures would greatly help to understand what exactly is needed.

May 11, 2011 | 11:37 AM

cruisetopdown

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Sorry about that....it's a 239 V8. It appears that the this may be a press fit "cap" installed into the cast housing?
I will attempt to post pics tomorrow.
w

May 11, 2011 | 01:57 PM

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Just checked and there is a few on ebay that have the cap on them with buy it now.

May 12, 2011 | 07:29 AM

cruisetopdown

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Thanks 5 star, what is that part called?
w

May 12, 2011 | 01:58 PM

52 5 star

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It is called bell housing

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May 12, 2011 | 03:44 PM

bobj49f2

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Maybe this can help clear things up:

May 12, 2011 | 05:09 PM

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ALBUQ F-1

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Part # 6677? Usually called a cup, they can be pressed in and out. Surely someone's got one laying around, but they aren't critical to operation of the starter.