Starter hole plug

CaptonZap · Post by **CaptonZap** » Wed Jan 01, 2014 6:52 pm

Howdy all,

On the back side of the bell housing, where the pilot shaft of the starter comes in from the front side, there is a gaping hole which looks like it is trying to attract dirt into the bushing.
I have looked througth the Army parts lists, and can find no mention of any plug.
I'm sure that it needs one, and I can make one out of felt, (bad from water retention), or some sort of rubber plug.
Does anyone know if there is a standard part for that, and if so, where can one be obtained?
Thanks, CZ

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Wed Jan 01, 2014 7:40 pm

You need to look for a welch plug. I've heard of some using a Penny

Post by **wesk** » Wed Jan 01, 2014 10:46 pm

It's listed in your M38 ORD 9 SNL G-740 parts manual page 31 five up from the bottom of the page Plug, expansion, steel, 3/4" dia. Also referred to at the auto parts store as a welsh plug.

CaptonZap · Post by **CaptonZap** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:56 am

Doh!

Why didn't I think of that?
Thanks guys, easy fix.

CZ