4106 starter

[bear355]

  I need a starter for our 1963 4106 w/ 8V71.We are in metro Atlanta Ga. 770-309-0589

[RJ]

Bear -

Disconnect the batteries and pull the starter yourself.  After you play contortionist to get it out (be careful, it's HEAVY), take it to a local electric motor rebuilder.  Those guys do miracles with old motors, alternators, generators, etc., and will probably be as reasonable, if not moreso, than buying a rebuilt from somewhere else and having it shipped. 

But be sure to tell them that it's from a LEFT-HAND Detriot 8V71, as they turn the opposite way in your 4106 compared to a truck.

FWIW & HTH. . .





PS:  A curved manifold wrench or a thin-walled socket with a long extension will help get that one pesky nut off.  And if you still have the access hatch inside available, you might find it easier to work from above.

[Barn Owl]

My experience:

http://www.busconversions.com/bbs/index.php?topic=4610.0

Good Luck,

Laryn