I recently replaced the starter bendix on my 57 starter motor because the starter would spin without load too frequently.
After the repair, the starter worked each time I turned the key for about 3 or 4 weeks, but recently the starter began to spin without load once again.
Did I install a bad bendix or do I have other issues? Suggestions?
Starter Bendix Question
Moderator: Joe Johnston
Re: Starter Bendix Question
have you looked at the teeth on your flywheel?
57 D code Colonial White
Wise man once told me, "you don't know what you don't know"
West Newton, PA
Wise man once told me, "you don't know what you don't know"
West Newton, PA
Re: Starter Bendix Question
Yes, I have inspected the teeth on the flywheel and I don't notice anything abnormal. When I initially installed the starter after the bendix replacement, I only cleaned the shaft and did not apply a lubricate to the shaft.
Yesterday, I removed the starter and bendix a second time, cleaned the starter shaft and inside the bendix, and applied a generous coating of dry lube. At this time I also installed a new starter seal in the opening. After reinstallation of the starter motor, things are working fine, again.
I hope the dry lube will reduce any friction and make things right, or maybe not.
Yesterday, I removed the starter and bendix a second time, cleaned the starter shaft and inside the bendix, and applied a generous coating of dry lube. At this time I also installed a new starter seal in the opening. After reinstallation of the starter motor, things are working fine, again.
I hope the dry lube will reduce any friction and make things right, or maybe not.
Re: Starter Bendix Question
As a follow up to this problem, it appears either the new starter seal did the trick or either the dry lube. Since I used both at the same time, I can't be certain which one helped the most.
For months now I have cranked the car successfully without the starter spinning without load.
I hope this information helps someone else down the road.
For months now I have cranked the car successfully without the starter spinning without load.
I hope this information helps someone else down the road.
Re: Starter Bendix Question
Thanks for the feedback, good to know what resolved your issue for others, myself included.
57 D code Colonial White
Wise man once told me, "you don't know what you don't know"
West Newton, PA
Wise man once told me, "you don't know what you don't know"
West Newton, PA