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The shaft seal on my starter is leaking pretty good and so far I haven't been able to find a seal, Does anyone have an ideal where I could find one ?

I got mine at a automotive starter rebuilder. I think it was under a dollar. The number on the old seal tells you all you need to know.

According to the parts book, the starter is # 1109656. If you have this starter, maybe this link will help. Note the last post in the thread.

http://eaaforums.org/showthread.php?588 ... 00-starter

If you're talking about the pull starter engagement shaft, it's most likely going to leak no matter what you do. I replaced seals and polished that shaft numerous times to no avail over the course of almost 24 years. A drop of oil just seemed to live on the aft end of that shaft.

At last overhaul I installed a B&C starter and never looked back. It doesn't leak, it spins the engine close to 300 RPM, and as a side benefit it's several pounds lighter.

Thanks, this it a great site good input, After looking around I think the way to go is the new key starter , just have to cut the shaft so it will fit.

I haven't done it my self in this situation but have been told of putting a " Speedie seal on the shaft to take up some slack between the seal and the shelf. It's a thin stainless "shim" cylinder that is glued to the shelf.