Stepdown Starter Bendix

hastypacer
hastypacer Member
in "How To" - Skills, mechanical and other wise

I have recently joined my transmission to my engine block and am finishing the install of my starter ect.

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Trouble I have run into is the starter Bendix will not clear the flywheel to lock onto the two barrel bolts that join it to the block/bell housing seam. I have had this starter on and off the car multiple times in the past so I know it at least was correct at one time. I think that the Bendix gear must have reset at halfmast somehow, or could the flywheel have been incorrectly installed?


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I measured the flywheel to block gap at 1.185 in. (which I think is correct), and have included pics If anyone has had a similar situation I would appreciated some guidance.

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  • 54coupe
    54coupe Member

    The bendix is in the engaged position, or near it. When it is "in the ready" there should be little or no space between the spring assembly and the bendix.

  • hastypacer
    hastypacer Member

    54coupe, thanks for the info. Seems like some gunk or other is preventing the retraction path. It sat for about a year while engine work was being completed.

    Looks like I will be getting into the bendix. Any tips on disassembly? Others may have had a similar issue.

  • 54coupe
    54coupe Member

    I would try to spray the shaft where the bendix slides, and get it moving freely before I take it apart. I never lubricate them with anything other than Kroil or PB Blaster (WD 40, if I don't have anything else). I don't like any kind of oil or grease, because it just seems to get gummed up and stiff.

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