Think I Ruined Rebuilt Starter

[Bingster]

I had the starter for my '47 DeSoto rebuilt. We tried to start the car and it did start, but I didn't realize that it started and kept trying to start it while the engine was running. Now the starter spins with no engagement.

Could that have messed up the starter?

[JBNeal]

Maybe just the starter clutch got fried...?

 

[desoto1939]

The only way to find out if the clutch is toast is to remove the starter motor again and inspect it.

 

Lets hope that you did not damage the ring gear and grind away any of the teeth.

 

Let us know what you find after removing the starter motor.

 

Rich hartung