Do these starter teeth still got some life left?
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Hi guys,
I'm replacing my starter (after reading a very informative thread here on replace vs. rebuild) and I'm wondering if my drive/bendix has a normal amount of wear or too much. See pictures below. When I looked at some pictures of new ones, they seem to have a lead-in on the teeth? So are my teeth worn or not? Have any of you had a good close look at a new one compared to this? Thanks, Tom |
Looks fine to me, I don't see any gashes or chunks missing.
JB |
I don't see anything that would prevent me from cleaning the bendix and installing it. They do work better when clean.
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You do want to clean and degrease that drive and shaft well, you want a good clean swift action and no grease to slow it down.
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Here is one right out of the box and it looks about like yours....
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Tooth contact area looks fine. De-grease and clean thoroughly. Apply graphite lube to shaft and bushing. Graphite is not affected by cold temps and is not a dust and dirt magnet.
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Thank you everyone!
This place is great. Tom |
They will probably outlive you . Sorry to be blunt , but they do look fine to me
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It is always good to check on the starter teeth, bad ones can ruin the flywheel teeth. Quite a bit harder and more expensive to change...
I agree, yours look great. |
That bendix was in my truck and who knows how old it is - it's good to get second opinions before I re-use it. The new starter is back in today and engages great. No issues. I washed the bendix in the kitchen sink with a toothbrush, hot water and Dawn dish soap and then used powdered graphite on all the moving parts. I'll start a separate thread on my purchase of a re-manufactured starter.....
Thanks again guys. Tom |
Originally Posted by pineconeford
(Post 15825735)
That bendix was in my truck and who knows how old it is - it's good to get second opinions before I re-use it. The new starter is back in today and engages great. No issues. I washed the bendix in the kitchen sink with a toothbrush, hot water and Dawn dish soap and then used powdered graphite on all the moving parts. I'll start a separate thread on my purchase of a re-manufactured starter.....
Thanks again guys. Tom |
Don't let your wife catch you using the dishwasher but they are awesome parts cleaners . I speak from experience on both matters .
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Looks like two of the teeth are bent. There seems to be a flat on the right side of the teeth that the other ones don't have. Just my opinion.
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Originally Posted by pineconeford
(Post 15825735)
That bendix was in my truck and who knows how old it is - it's good to get second opinions before I re-use it. The new starter is back in today and engages great. No issues. I washed the bendix in the kitchen sink with a toothbrush, hot water and Dawn dish soap and then used powdered graphite on all the moving parts. I'll start a separate thread on my purchase of a re-manufactured starter.....
Thanks again guys. Tom
Originally Posted by oldmerc
Don't let your wife catch you using the dishwasher but they are awesome parts cleaners . I speak from experience on both matters .
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