To grease or not to grease

[mznyc]

Has anyone replaced their starter solenoid,or rebuilt their starter,that would know if I should grease the brass/copper plunger that engages/disengages the starter gear?It seems like there was grease on it at one time but a bit tacky now.If so,should I use dielectric ,lithium or any ole monkey grease?

Thanks,

Michael

[Francis Chartier]

Has anyone replaced their starter solenoid,or rebuilt their starter,that would know if I should grease the brass/copper plunger that engages/disengages the starter gear?It seems like there was grease on it at one time but a bit tacky now.If so,should I use dielectric ,lithium or any ole monkey grease?

Thanks,

Michael

 

Hello.

 

Last time I rebuild my Valeo starter I tried using grease on the plunger and it don't work anymore.

I open it, remove any trace of grease and yo, up and running...

[big J]

I used a spray dry lube silicon stuff.Seems to work ok.

[mznyc]

I talked to local auto parts store and they said that a some type of thin coat of protective anti-corrosive is applied to plunger at the factory and that it's not necessary to add any lubricant.I didn't ,put it together and everythings workin perfect.

[raz]

Another starter question... what about the gear itself? I removed the starter for cleaning and having a look. Should I put a little grease on the gear? Chain lube? Nothing? It's not engaged much and excess grease would of course make a mess inside. But it seems so unhealthy dry now.