Flywheel ring gear chewed up.

[2010OWNER]

Gentlemen,
Due to a malfunctioning starter on my JD 410 backhoe, the teeth on the ring gear are about one third to one half gone on the starter side.

I have a new starter coming and plan to ignore the situation if it works.

I'd like to hear the comments of anyone who has encountered this before.

I don't want to be "stuck" somewhere with a backhoe that won't start. But I don't want to break the hoe in half to get at the flywheel either.

Thanks,
Brian

[CASE]

We used to remove the ring gear - turn it over and re-install - At least the gear would mesh better with the new starter gear - A little heat on the ring gear is required for easy assy.

Phil (mmmp)

[digitup2]

yes flip the ring gear if you do have a chance to split it 310s'310As and 410s are not that difficult to split.Shure start nice for years after too.Digitup.

[2010OWNER]

Thanks for the replies. I"d have never thought of just flipping the ring gear.

It's been a year now and not a hint of a problem...So for the time being, I'm going to let sleeping dogs lie.

B.

[Lavoy]

If you are going to go to the work of splitting the tractor, I would install a new one.
Lavoy