1952 MC crawler

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Re: 1952 MC crawler

Post by fundytides » Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:09 pm

My 40c starter will jam once in a while. I find that if I loosen the nut and tapered bolt that locks the starter in place and then pry the starter away from the flywheel a bit, the bendix will usually come free. Shove the starter back in place, install and tighten the bolt and lock nut and away it goes. Good luck!
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Re: 1952 MC crawler

Post by roadbuilder » Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:25 am

Thanks Lavoy,
Still doing hay, and haven't pulled the starter yet.
My friend thats is interested in it has offered to come down and help "tinker" with it.
Just so I know going in....How much for a starter? And I expect also a switch?
If it's worth doin', it's worth doin' right.

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Re: 1952 MC crawler

Post by roadbuilder » Sat Jun 21, 2025 8:30 am

fundytides wrote:
Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:09 pm
My 40c starter will jam once in a while. I find that if I loosen the nut and tapered bolt that locks the starter in place and then pry the starter away from the flywheel a bit, the bendix will usually come free. Shove the starter back in place, install and tighten the bolt and lock nut and away it goes. Good luck!
Thank you Fundytides!
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Re: 1952 MC crawler

Post by Lavoy » Mon Jun 23, 2025 8:50 am

Starter is $400 + freight, switch is already installed.
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Re: 1952 MC crawler

Post by roadbuilder » Mon Jun 23, 2025 10:27 pm

Lavoy wrote:
Mon Jun 23, 2025 8:50 am
Starter is $400 + freight, switch is already installed.
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Thanks Lavoy,
How about an ignition switch?
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Re: 1952 MC crawler

Post by Lavoy » Tue Jun 24, 2025 11:02 am

Sorry, misunderstood, thought you meant the switch on the starter.
Ignition switch is $40, no lever.
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