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To start: I have a '82 SS with a seized starter. Rather than taking it apart I decided to get a second hand one that was tested and in good condition for a great price. (I tested the old one and the spindle gear wouldn't even spin)
Getting the old starter out wasn't too big of an issue. It slide off the gear just fine and with a little bit of force I was able to get it out just fine. Not really anything to question i didnt have to fight it too much. It pushed straight out of the gear > tilted the back of the starter and it came out just fine. 10/10 easy.
I'm having trouble getting the new one in. Are there differences in the DOHC (79-82) starters? It sits in a weird angle and I cannot for the life of me slide it back in. I'm afraid to really put any mustard into it because I don't want to score or damage the engine casing that the spindle gear goes through. That side cover is off and the gear the starter is suppose to line up with is off as well to make it easier.
I hope this is easy to follow...
Are there differences in DOHC starters?
Do I just need to get something to help leveraging it in there? I tried a local search and some googling and couldn't find anything related to my issue. I'm hoping i'm just being too cautious and just need to ram it in there.
Parts fiche shows 31200-425-008 or -018 (probably different vendors) for '79 - 82 Ks and Fs. I suggest taking some measurements from the old one to make sure you have the replacement. BTW, there are several CB750 dohc-specific sites.
CXMAN I appreciate you taking the time on your response. Funny enough I've come across that video on youtube trying to find any clues or hints on getting this baddie in. The cover is off and that gear has been taken off as well so I know we can eliminate that one. I had checked the bolts you had mentioned and they are tight and snug so I appreciate the heads up.
A couple things, I handed over the original starter so I dont have that with me anymore. (Learned my lesson on that one!)
pidjones said:
Parts fiche shows 31200-425-008 or -018 (probably different vendors) for '79 - 82 Ks and Fs. I suggest taking some measurements from the old one to make sure you have the replacement. BTW, there are several CB750 dohc-specific sites.
You make forums like 'DOTHETON' incredibly valuable for people like me. Here I am thinking I just need to man up and jam that SOB in there - I appreciate your knowledge and wisdom.
Looks like im going to try and give this one back and get the correct one.
SO, for keywords if anyone else runs into this problem. SOHC and DOHC starters are clearly different - obviously not interchangable. Looks like I was sold a SOHC starter and not the DOHC starter.
Also, the SOHC starter doesn't have a 10mm bolt to take the power wire off. Does that make sense? Maybe thats another characteristic to look out for regarding differences.
I noticed the starter i had taken out of the bike I was able to take the power wire off the starter. The incorrect starter that was given to me has a fixed power cable on the starter.
Anyways, tomorrow im heading to that shop where i got the SOHC starter. If i end up getting the correct replacement I will respond to the thread and close this up. Hopefully no more issues! Thanks again
You guys im back on the road. So the back of the DOHC starter has a bit of a cut away where the bolts go through. The thing laid in parallel and slide right in. What a relief.
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