The starter motor has started missing, it sometimes just spins without turning the engine.
I took the alternator cover off and the starter clutch seems ok, but the big wheel is loose.
This screws to the back of the stator right?
I assume it shouldnt slide along the length of the shaft by 5mm? I assume it should be screwed tight to the stator?
Assumign im right, how can i get the stator off without the proper puller? The proper puller threads into the stator and pushes against the end of the shaft right?
Is it safe to re-install the center bolt and give it a couple of whacks with some pressure applied behind the stator?
Unless the big cog is supposed to be loose, in which case i may as well leave it alone.