Not necessarily, it's just another way to get at it. Once you get familiar with taking these things apart, you don't give a second thought to total teardowns. It's all part of the learning process.
Why are you taking the starter motor off?
I've soldered that connector myself, and you can do it without pulling the motor. Get a bit of solder on the connector first, then on the end of the wire, then solder them together. Use super glue to stick the wire to the motor so the connection doesn't pull loose.
Me? yeah but its super easy. Four bolts on the bottom of the engine and unhook the throttle linkage and you're good. A couple screws and the case somes apart.
If the wire and connector separated from the motor (which is the impression I got) It's a common problem, caused by vibration and movement. The glue keeps the contact from moving, but don't use it to repair the connection. That part still has to be soldered.
right on! i seen those screws and was hoping that was all that was needed to remove.I'm going to try that now i picked a new one up today it was only $12 i was going to try and not use it until i really had to i live like 30 miles from the lhs and its a B to go there so i have been trying to surplus some stuff.
you're right about where its broke.do they make a weird sound when they fry?it sounded like dripping or boiling?
Well a friend heard I needed an ez start motor and gave me one. It still had about an inch of wire coming off each terminal on the motor. so I just coordinated colors and hooked it up. Works great.