ok thanks. I have checked websites and found a part for $30. The
store online says it will fit although there is a metal lip around the
top of where the starter bolts on to perhaps protect it from snow. It
is welded to engine. I am hoping the new one would fit. Does the part
come as one piece usually - so I do not need to assemble it?

alan




"Dr. Doctor" wrote in message t...
it will probably be cheaper to replace then repair if you pay a shop to do
it, I would get the model & serial # off the engine and call a local shop
to get a price on a new pull start ass. if it bolts on you should be able to
change it no problem yourself. Also if you do get a new starter ass take the
old one in with you they should be able to tell you if the repair will be
more then a new unit.