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304 Starter Motor

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by H Tate, Apr 29, 2024.

  1. Apr 29, 2024
    H Tate

    H Tate Member

    Central Texas
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    Hey all,
    I need to replace my starter motor on my 75's 304 because it started not wanting to fully disengage after cranking and sounds like grinding gears. Is there any brands to avoid and what is preferred?
     
  2. Apr 29, 2024
    DrDanteIII

    DrDanteIII Master Procrastinator

    Milford NJ 08848
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    I've had good luck with the ones that NAPA has in stock.
     
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  3. Apr 30, 2024
    Ol Fogie

    Ol Fogie 74 cj5 304, 1943 mb

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    x2, on the NAPA starter. Bought one about 3 months ago. Good so far, But not used it much.
     
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  4. Apr 30, 2024
    73cj5

    73cj5 Member

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    X3 on the Napa, installed one in my university parking lot back in 2008. No problems and its seen its share of extended cranking when the carb bowl goes dry.
     
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  5. Apr 30, 2024
    H Tate

    H Tate Member

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    Picked one up from NAPA this afternoon and will install this weekend. Thanks for the replies!
     
  6. May 4, 2024
    H Tate

    H Tate Member

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    Success!! It only took about 30 minutes and I also replaced the 3/4" bolts that barely made it to the threads with 1-1/4" bolts flat washer and split washer.
     
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