Capt Jeff Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 Hello all, I recently traded a 1931 Ford Model A for a 1949 Dodge Special Deluxe. After sorting out some battery issues, I found that when you hit the starter, you can hear it spin. It never engages. I have been searching forever for a replacement starter (MCH-6101 or 6201) and was surprised on the cost. Is there a rebuild kit I can try first? Motor runs just fine. Seems maybe a spring or shaft is not sending the bender out? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allbizz49 Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 I just went through this today with my Plymouth. I took it apart and found old crusty grease where the bendix operates. I was able to clean it up and get it operating. I'd bet yours is crusted with grease as well. Good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Capt Jeff said: Hello all, I recently traded a 1931 Ford Model A for a 1949 Dodge Special Deluxe. After sorting out some battery issues, I found that when you hit the starter, you can hear it spin. It never engages. I have been searching forever for a replacement starter (MCH-6101 or 6201) and was surprised on the cost. Is there a rebuild kit I can try first? Motor runs just fine. Seems maybe a spring or shaft is not sending the bender out? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Is rhe Bendix broken? Did you take the starter off and jump it with battery cables to see if the Bendix kicks in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 Rockauto lists a new Bendix is you need one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Jeff Posted March 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 Thanks for the replies. I work out of town during the week, and only home on weekends. I found a starter locally to have in hand, if when I pull off the original, it is worn. This project is going to be bigger than I thought. I was just forwarded a mechanics report from previous owner telling me to rewire as the car is a fire hazard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution knuckleharley Posted March 11, 2021 Solution Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 (edited) On 3/10/2021 at 10:44 PM, Capt Jeff said: Thanks for the replies. I work out of town during the week, and only home on weekends. I found a starter locally to have in hand, if when I pull off the original, it is worn. This project is going to be bigger than I thought. I was just forwarded a mechanics report from previous owner telling me to rewire as the car is a fire hazard. Don't worry. When driving an antique car around,it is always a good idea to have a new starter,water pump,fuel pump,and fan belt in the trunk for emergencies. Especially if you are driving out of town or out of state. Chances of finding them in stock at a local parts store is slim,and unlike modern cars,you CAN change these parts along side the road. Edited March 13, 2021 by knuckleharley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted March 11, 2021 Report Share Posted March 11, 2021 1 hour ago, knuckleharley said: Don't worry. When driving an antique car around,it is always a good idea to have a new starter,water pump,fuel pump,and fan belt in the trunk for emergencies. Especially if you are driving out of town or out of state. Chances of finding them in stock at a local parts store is slime,and unlike modern cars,you CAN change these parts along side the road. I don't even have a spare, much less the rest, lol. But I don't leave town and I have towing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Jeff Posted March 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2021 Thanks Knckleharley. I had a spare everything for my Model A that I traded for the Dodge. Gave all the spares along with the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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