Reassembling 112HP Evinrude Starter

[albgar]

1995 Evinrude 112HP, I removed the armature from the starter case and tried to insert the armature. The brushes would not seat into the slots above the springs so that I could put the armature all the way in. I have removed the base also to replace the brushes. How can I seat the brushes above the springs and insert the armature all the way? The magnetic force is strong but I am not sure if that is my problem. Can I do this myself or did I start something that I can not finish?

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: Reassembling 112HP Evinrude Starter

Albgar.... Get yourself a wide putty knife. Cut a slot in it so that the remaining knife portion will hold down the brushes but at the same time will allow the armature to pass through the slot.<br /><br />Now, with the brushes installed in the lower cap, keep them pressed down with the slotted putty knife, then lower the armature and case down onto them and the cap.<br /><br />Now, where do I send this bill? (grin)