Starter problem 4600 Ford

[Jack N Awfe]

Broke the round metal housing piece off of the starter that encases the shaft and gear that engages to flywheel on a 4600 Fordgas burner, there isn't anyplace for this to go but down below flywheel. Will this piece cause problems if left in there? Will it rest in the bottom and stay out of harms way? If need to be retrieved, what would be the easiest way?

 

[RickB]

Borescope taped to a magnet.