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This is the starter that was bolted up to the 58 235. Its similar to the military one... but since this is not on original motor I didn't delve into it to far.. just wanted to freshen up the thing.

Typical 50's era starter. In good shape, just a bit weathered.


Taken apart.. only three bolts held everything together. Quite easy to break down.


Brushes take out so I can clean/paint it. Two brushes connected to the field coils, two to the frame.


Body taped up. Since the coils were still in it (I didn't want to unsolder anything) this was required. Black Gorilla tape is essential for masking parts to be sandblasted.


All the parts blasted. I just held the base in my hand.


I decided to paint the cast iron ends Rustoleum Aluminum. Its a bit shiny, but gives it a nice look. I will be using this paint on the T-2 fuel filter bowl... it really looks like cad plating.


Body got Rustoelum Gloss Black (kinda close to the black lacquer used originally. The inside of the body was VERY glossy).


The only maintenance required was to clean the commutator.


After being cleaned off with the stones I have


Then back into the base. It was easier to put the brushed in, then place the rotor this way. All I had to do was pull back on the brushes and let them catch the commutator, then do the other two. Fell right into place.


New switch, installed on the bell housing. Waiting for the paint to dry was the longest part. I started when the temp was to cool and paid for it simply waiting for it to dry.