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Can't remove starter motor! Arrgh

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by jonathon, May 18, 2010.

  1. jonathon

    jonathon Member

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    On my '83 XJ650 I have removed the two bolts on the left hand side. Undone the power cable. It will move around a little, but it is stuck tight down the right hand end.

    Is there some sort of gearing that I need to release?
     
    jonathon, May 18, 2010
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    jonathon Member

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    Third time lucky and POP she's out.

    So disregard.
     
    jonathon, May 19, 2010
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    give it a good wriggle while pulling it, it's just the 'O' ring sticking.
     
    wizard, May 19, 2010
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    few taps with a rubber mallet worked for me
     
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