1951 8N Starter

[RDunster]

I purchased a new starter and drive to install in my 8N. In handling the starter and drive, the gear portion of the drive has rotated toward the starter housing and will not twist back into position. Can this be installed with the drive in this position? Is there a way to move the gear portion of the drive back out toward the end of the shaft?

 

[Bob]

Some folks manage to get them installed that way. NO harm in it, if you can get it in place that way, it will retract after the first start.

Some folks (BE CAREFULL!) hold the drive against a wire brush wheel or buffer wheel, and, when it spins up to a certain speed, in the correct direction, it will release and retract. (EXTEND actually).