I asked because my early style "ram-and-jam" starter chewed my ring gear up
so badly in both positions (I say "both" because the engine invariably comes
to rest at one of two crank positions), that it would destroy the pinion
gear on a new starter within a matter of days. I was forced to pull the
flywheel because I got tired of roll-starting the B down the driveway. While
the flywheel was at the shop they acquired a 4-syncro OD tranny, which I
snagged; so at the expense of a few more parts and some labor, I removed
that particular irritation permanently.
I think I would inspect the entire ring gear by turning over the engine via
the crank bolt and viewing through the starter opening, before making any
assumptions. But that's a good point about it engaging the other side.
--
Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the primer red one with chrome wires
on 6/5/06 12:18 PM, Phil Bates at jello@ida.net wrote:
> Good question, but since I don't plan on taking the engine out for a long
> while (80,000 miles since a rebuild with good power, and good oil
> pressure) - I was thinking maybe a pre-engaged type starter would work
> well - it hits the flywheel from the other side - which should be better.
>
> Phil Bates
>
>> My question would be, how's your flywheel ring gear?
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