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  • May 30, 2020 at 12:55 pm #98424

    Doug Dodge
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    Vessel Name: None
    Location: Oxnard
    Country: USA

    Just pulled my starter and noticed the end of the gear is a little chewed up. I inspected the ring gear and it shows no sign of wear. Should I be concerned about this?

    Doug
    New Adventure

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  • June 1, 2020 at 6:18 am #98467

    Luke Nelson
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    Vessel Name: Southern Image
    Engines: QSC 8.3 540hp
    Location: Perth
    Country: Western Australia

    I assume the CTA is different? But I did a similar thing when I missed the spacer when swapping starter motors on a QSC.

    May 31, 2020 at 7:54 am #98442

    Tony Athens
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    Vessel Name: Local Banks
    Engines: QSB 6.7 550 HP
    Location: Oxnard, CA
    Country: USA

    I’d get the gear replaced and lube all up well when you reinstall.. A good starter/alternator shop can do it.. Maybe $80 parts & labor?

    May 30, 2020 at 12:58 pm #98425

    Doug Dodge
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    Location: Oxnard
    Country: USA

    Here is the picture. The first post did not have a place to upload a picture.

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