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Old May 16, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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Do I have to remove the started or clutch to replace the starter drive? Anyone?
 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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Year and model, got 1978 1/2 to 1983 FL/FX manual right here.

 
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Old May 16, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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Photos of shop manual Going to try again with 1/2 pictures

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1/2 pictures

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Thanks for your help...In my manual it didnt say that the nut was a left hand thread...I am going out to try again!
 
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It makes it much easier if you have a socket to fit the 2 flat sided nut -support {if its the same as my 68 shovel} I made one from a 3/8 drive socket {3/4 size I think} and some machine work.
Be careful not to pull the jack shaft from the inner gear {again assuming its similar to the prestolite system} the gear and thrust washer will then fall inside the adapter housing.
 
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