starter keeps going out
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starter keeps going out
Hey guys,
My starter went out for the third time. The whole engine was professionally rebuilt and i think they put the same starter back in. I took the starter in to
have it fixed. The Bendix spring broke again for the 3rd time. Is there a 12 volt version i can get that will hold up and last? if so can you point me to the site?
thanks.
Paul
My starter went out for the third time. The whole engine was professionally rebuilt and i think they put the same starter back in. I took the starter in to
have it fixed. The Bendix spring broke again for the 3rd time. Is there a 12 volt version i can get that will hold up and last? if so can you point me to the site?
thanks.
Paul
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The 6 volt starter should work just fine. I would look into the way the starter is mounted. There is a support bracket that runs from the top bolt on the rear of the starter to the one of the oil pan bolts. It may not look important but it keeps the starter straight and prevents it from spinning from torque. If this bracket is not there the starter could become cocked and causing the starter to bind on the flywheel slightly causing the spring to become stressed.
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I'll tell you, besides the alternator on my flathead, the best thing I ever did for it was buy a gear-reduction starter. It lacks that puking-my-guts-out groan of the original, but is far easier on the battery, the flywheel, and everything else. It has a solenoid to engage the drive gear from the front of the flywheel, so there is none of that hanging up (after the third time that happened to mine in the winter, I had enough!). As a bonus, they weigh less than half of the stocker, not that it matters because I haven't had to do a thing to it in 5 yrs. Setting the stocker up in place, while keeping the end plates on and getting the long bolts started will give you the arms of a jabba-man in short order!
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The 6 volt starter should work just fine. I would look into the way the starter is mounted. There is a support bracket that runs from the top bolt on the rear of the starter to the one of the oil pan bolts. It may not look important but it keeps the starter straight and prevents it from spinning from torque. If this bracket is not there the starter could become cocked and causing the starter to bind on the flywheel slightly causing the spring to become stressed.
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Yes, my rebuilt 239 flat head.
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I get my parts from LMC truck, can you give me a link to macs? thanks.
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HI Paul,
Here ya go:
Sometimes if you put too many links on the posts get help until they are checked out. I'll add MACS, Dennis Carpenter, C&G and Sacremento Vintage for you (in that order).
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....hPage~cadeffcF
http://www.parts123.com/PartFrame.as..._Ford_Products
C&G Early Ford Parts for 1932 thru 1979 Ford cars and trucks. We have Old Ford Parts, Classic Ford Parts, Antique Ford Parts and Vintage Ford Parts!
Sacramento Vintage Ford
Good luck with the starter!!!
Julie!
Here ya go:
Sometimes if you put too many links on the posts get help until they are checked out. I'll add MACS, Dennis Carpenter, C&G and Sacremento Vintage for you (in that order).
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....hPage~cadeffcF
http://www.parts123.com/PartFrame.as..._Ford_Products
C&G Early Ford Parts for 1932 thru 1979 Ford cars and trucks. We have Old Ford Parts, Classic Ford Parts, Antique Ford Parts and Vintage Ford Parts!
Sacramento Vintage Ford
Good luck with the starter!!!
Julie!
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They have online catalogues as well. Sometimes there is more in the printed ones. But at least you can get a quick check if you need a part and compare prices without your desk looking like that of an encyclopaedia salesman!
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