Starter not catching
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Starter not catching
Good evening,
I am having starter troubles. I turn the key and the starter spins, but does not engage with the flywheel. (3 speed). I tap on the starter and nothing happens, tap with a hammer. I have had to bump start it just to move around the driveway.
I went through the usual and checked the cables, good. Removed dust cover and all flywheel teeth appeared good. I could not get a good sight on the starter cog. I went through three spare solenoids just to eliminate that issue and not a difference made. Anything else I should check before I go through the hassle of removing the passenger header to remove the starter? Thanks
I am having starter troubles. I turn the key and the starter spins, but does not engage with the flywheel. (3 speed). I tap on the starter and nothing happens, tap with a hammer. I have had to bump start it just to move around the driveway.
I went through the usual and checked the cables, good. Removed dust cover and all flywheel teeth appeared good. I could not get a good sight on the starter cog. I went through three spare solenoids just to eliminate that issue and not a difference made. Anything else I should check before I go through the hassle of removing the passenger header to remove the starter? Thanks
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From: Phoenix
Sounds like the bendix has failed, unfortunately the starter has to come out. You might want to consider replacing it with a later gear reduction starter. They are a bit smaller than the original style starter. What engine do you have?
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