Should the gasket move inside a briggs & stratton starter clutch

[vhgmcbuddy]

I bought a new starter clutch but should it have a plastic gasket moving around inside where it fits on to the crankshaft as it’s blocking the hole so it will make it hard to fit..

[wristpin]

Quite normal!

[hillsider]

If I understand the situation correctly the washer is free to move so does not stay alinged when you turn the clutch on its side to fit it. I presume we are talking about a Briggs and Stratton unit here?

My solution to this would be to turn the clutch over so that you can see into the threaded hole, line up the washer using a round object then squeeze the rotating section of the clutch hard against the threaded portion with your hand. Hopefully this will keep the thrust washer in place while you feed the unit over the crankshaft extention. The clutch should then be easily screwed into place.

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