how to rebuild a starter

[snodgrass.zach]

i have a 1960's 75hp johnson super sea horse motor and the starter went out today. and they dont make it anymore so i was wondering if there is a site i can go to get a repair kit??? and directions how to rebuild it??? autolite 4103m-12v thanks

 

[samo_ott]

Re: how to rebuild a starter

The old 18 and 25 hp starters I have worked on, I just took em apart, lightly sanded the commutator, brushes, etc. Put em back together and they work great. But if you need parts, I have no idea...

 

[snodgrass.zach]

Re: how to rebuild a starter

yea i kinda need some parts thanks tho here is a pic of the part that is broke on the starter

 

[jonesg]

Re: how to rebuild a starter

you mean the copper strand wiring? thats just terminal lead for the brushes from the looks of it, but what is all that metal dust from?