Starter Bendix Question

[tnswt12]

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?

[CSPIDY]

have you looked at the teeth on your flywheel?

[tnswt12]

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.

[tnswt12]

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.

[CSPIDY]

Thanks for the feedback, good to know what resolved your issue for others, myself included.