Shaking a starter

[Ducky]

Random question, but I have like 3 OEM yamaha starters and when I shake them like a shake weight, they seem like that have something loose inside of them. Like the motor or something is able to move forward and backward. Is that normal? or are all of my starters junk?

 

[Sasquachcrap]

In a pinch. Those are often used to crack the crab legs.

 

[jo5hi3]

Broken thrust washer??

 

[Sasquachcrap]

Naa. It’s normal. I think!

 

[Ducky]

In a pinch. Those are often used to crack the crab legs.

Lol well I already have the dedicated crab cracker, with decals installed stating as such lol.

 

[Ducky]

Broken thrust washer??

Maybe, I havent taken it apart. But its just weird that every start shakes. Also, any starter I could find at @Sasquachcrap 's shop, I shook, and they all did the same thing.

 

[KMN]

Yeah they have a bit of play in them for sure.

 

[restosud]

rotor has some play. normal

 

[augustaf]

That's right! The armature has/ needs a lot of endplay- cause it expands when it gets hot.

 

[JetManiac]

That's right! The armature has/ needs a lot of endplay- cause it expands when it gets hot.

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