Arthur1947 Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 When I turn the key (push the ignition) the starter doesn't seem to engage but rather makes a spinning noise. The car has always been like this but I'm sure this isn't correct. Is this the starter itself and can I fix it? Best. ARTHUR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 The starter bendix energizes itself as the atarter spins. If it is not engaging it probably iether dinged or dirty. You may also have s ection of the flywheel where the teeth of the ring gear are missing or worn. Pull off the sheetmetal inspection cover and check the condition of the ring gear. If it is OK then the starter needs at them minimum cleaned up or serviced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 That assessment sounds right.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur1947 Posted December 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 I guess I should do the cold concrete crawl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAubuchon Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 Well, I have to bet your "cold" concrete crawl is warmer than ours in the Midwest (13 degrees last night) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur1947 Posted December 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 It was 19 degrees here last week and everyone was miserable. 13 is just uncalled for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackster Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Arthur, i was wondering if you had luck getting your starter to work. i removed mine and cleaned it all up, lubricated it with high temp grease (kinda over kill, i know!) and it work well for two days..now its back to spinning. i will remove it and send it to get rebuild! but just wondered if you found something different with yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norrism1 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Arthur, i was wondering if you had luck getting your starter to work. i removed mine and cleaned it all up, lubricated it with high temp grease (kinda over kill, i know!) and it work well for two days..now its back to spinning. i will remove it and send it to get rebuild! but just wondered if you found something different with yours! Mackster, The grease probably was flung onto the armature and brushes causing it to spin too slowly. Take it apart and clean, then use proper viscosity oil on the oil lite bearings. Might save you a few bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Yes the bendix should not be greased. Maybe some graphite but no grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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