The starter stopped working on my 3930 Ford. I pulled it out and tried testing it with a battery cable and the solenoid works fine and the four brushes are not broken. When I opened up the back cover of the starter pieces of what looks like a round graphite ring fell out. I'm not sure what this ring does? Anyone out there know? I would love to find an exploded view of the lucas starter. When I first tested the starter I put battery cables on it the solenoid activated, the little gear slammed forward the way it was supposed to, but the starter itself would not spin. So I am wondering if that little graphite ring helps to ground the motor?
Any help would be appreciated.
Any help would be appreciated.