starter clutch

[tproteau]

My starter clutch is getting really bad. It slips when starting and doesn't have a constant hold when cranking, making it hard to start. I believe its a worn out sprag spring that is what causes the slipping. anyone ever replace one of these things?

 

[smokingcrater]

What oil do you run? Always heard that the starter can be affected by non-oem oil, haven't ever verified it though. (anti-friction modifiers in car oil...)

 

[tproteau]

Yamalube semi synthetic 5 w 30. starter was slipping before the oil was changed

 

[Sasquatch]

do a search titled "starter sprag" in the RX forum. Sled Dog has a fix for ya!