starter motor rebuild kit, needle bearing problem

[harrimansat]

Hi, I have bougth in Ebay a rebuild starter motor kit.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280461863216?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

All parts were ok, except the needle bearing that is a different size, the one that I need is for a 13.5mm shaft, BMT141912A, the one in the box is a HK1312, is too small.
Someone knows where I can buy the correct one, or any solution?
Thanks
Regards

Miguel

[Rick Earle]

Miguel did you ever find the bearing you were looking for?
I just bought the exact same kit for my '79 and am having the same problem, a further complication ....I destroyed the original bearing when removing it.
If you found a replacement could you let me know where you got it?

Thanks
Rick

[harrimansat]

It is very difficult to find, I think almost impossible. Luckily mine was not broken, and was reused. The easiest way is to machine the shaft to 13mm ... If you find it, let us know!

[Rick Earle]

Thanks for the quick reply, I have a machinist looking at it right now.

[Larry Zimmer]

Guys, try this site: http://www.vxb.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=1312

[Rick Earle]

Thanks Larry, but the bearing we need has a 13.5mm inside diameter, 19mm outside and 12mm deep. The 13.5mm I/S seems to be the deal breaker, I have found it in China but haven't had a lot of success with stuff that I have bought from there.

[Lash]

Try this
http://www.motorcityreman.com/79rekit13.html

[harrimansat]

Hi, at last I have in hand four bearings, F218335, , 13,5x19x12 mm.
Regards!

[cross]

Try this
http://www.motorcityreman.com/79rekit13.html

I got kit from these guys and bearings are wrong size as well. I bought used starter since old one died plus the kit and time to rebuild it, now I'm thinking that i should if gotten new one for $225