I see what looks like filings too. It also looks like part of the bushing is
"pushed" up into end. Like the starter engaged but  jammed against the
bushing at an angle.

Is that bushing bronze? Can't recall.

Is it possible the starter wasn't secured properly, didn't line up with that
bushing?

Years ago, my '58 Beetle cranked really slow. Turned out that bushing was
worn out.

IIRC, there should be some lube on that bushing. Looks dry to me.

Neil.

On Tue, Dec 7, 2010 at 11:00 PM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@q.com> wrote:

> Brett,
>
> Did you polish or ream the bushing?  There are a lot of brass filings in
> the
> area.  This could be indicative of binding problems.
>
>

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