D4 starter pinion question

Here is a good video on the operation of the starter pinion that might help you. It sounds like your latches or the stop (2A2350 what the latches lock on to) may be worn. Good luck!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo0m1XBqdBY

Yes, you can dismantle the drive parts from the flywheel side. Including the sleeve and pinion gear, the stop, plunger and springs. The cover gasket is two piece with diagonal cut joints. It's 3/8 in. square high density cork, fine grain, possibly a rubberized version, pretty stiff.

Use caution when removing the stop as it is under spring loading.

When you assemble the sleeve to the shaft, take advantage of the extra bolt holes in the sleeve to align the latches with the flats on the stop....I've had to shim the stop to do this in some cases.

That is what I wanted to hear. I have seen the video and it is excellent! I will probably need to rebuild the clutch assembly at a later date. I was just outside pounding on the steering clutches and I think I detected some movement! Maybe just wishfull thinking. Florin trac. does not have the gaskets. Havent tried anywhere else yet. Going to town now for more tools!!

jbernd56-
Did you adjust the pinion latch screws? Seems you adjust them a half a turn of the screw for adjustment because of the cotter pin locks that slip in the head slot, then test it. Each are supposed to be adjusted equally. I know what you mean-I got mine dialed in quite a while ago by making the adjustments.

Try Ann at Erie Cat. I was suprised how many old parts she found for me. 814-899-2577

Yes, you can dismantle the drive parts from the flywheel side. Including the sleeve and pinion gear, the stop, plunger and springs. The cover gasket is two piece with diagonal cut joints. It's 3/8 in. square high density cork, fine grain, possibly a rubberized version, pretty stiff.

Use caution when removing the stop as it is under spring loading.

When you assemble the sleeve to the shaft, take advantage of the extra bolt holes in the sleeve to align the latches with the flats on the stop....I've had to shim the stop to do this in some cases.

[quote="Old Magnet"]Yes, you can dismantle the drive parts from the flywheel side. Including the sleeve and pinion gear, the stop, plunger and springs. The cover gasket is two piece with diagonal cut joints. It's 3/8 in. square high density cork, fine grain, possibly a rubberized version, pretty stiff.

Use caution when removing the stop as it is under spring loading.

When you assemble the sleeve to the shaft, take advantage of the extra bolt holes in the sleeve to align the latches with the flats on the stop....I've had to shim the stop to do this in some cases.[/quote]

At sometime(probably sooner than later) I'm going to have to give the starter pinion assy on my D4 7u some attention.
The Serviceman's Reference Book says that you need to raise the starting motor 2" to pull the assy out, or is there a short cut to that procedeure. Are you talking about something different in the above quote.

I am still have some startor pinion parts and more

[quote="Old Magnet"]Yes, you can dismantle the drive parts from the flywheel side. Including the sleeve and pinion gear, the stop, plunger and springs. The cover gasket is two piece with diagonal cut joints. It's 3/8 in. square high density cork, fine grain, possibly a rubberized version, pretty stiff.

Use caution when removing the stop as it is under spring loading.

When you assemble the sleeve to the shaft, take advantage of the extra bolt holes in the sleeve to align the latches with the flats on the stop....I've had to shim the stop to do this in some cases.[/quote]

At sometime(probably sooner than later) I'm going to have to give the starter pinion assy on my D4 7u some attention.
The Serviceman's Reference Book says that you need to raise the starting motor 2" to pull the assy out, or is there a short cut to that procedeure. Are you talking about something different in the above quote.