1940 Starter
 

Took the '40 out for a run today and had a few stop to make. All was going well until I tried to start up after stopping at a store and there was nothing but a clicking sound. I have notice a couple times there was a whirling sound and then the starter kicked in. This time nothing except the clicking. After checking all the connections and I thought give it a shove and jumped in and put in second gear. I heard a clicking sound....turn on the key and it started right up. Would this be a bad Bendix or does it sound like a starter prob ? If just a Bendix...who would have the best one to buy to replace ?

Thx.....Mike

Re: 1940 Starter
 

First try by passing the starter solenoid and see if the starter is ok. Here's a view videos on how it's done.
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+...TF-8#kpvalbx=0

Re: 1940 Starter
 

Ford ill give it a try in the morning.

Thx

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Sounds like a bad battery connection

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Definitely the first thing to check.

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ALL electrical trouble shooting begins at the battery.

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Cleaned the terminals and checked all connections. I jumper wired across the solenoid posts and starter kicked in right away. Battery is one year old RedTop Optima. Could the Bendix be not working properly ? I’ve never had a problem before and I’ve gone to the barn several times now an it cranks and starts right away ! Not a glitch !

Re: 1940 Starter
 

if the sol. is bad. replace it with one that has the button on the bottom that you can push in

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Drive it for a while so it reaches operating temperature. Then drive back into the barn , shut it off and see if it restarts.

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Sounds like the Bendix was hung up on the flywheel.

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Don't ever assume a battery is good just because its not very old. I've chased my tail over batteries that weren't very old and I assumed they had to be good. Your problem sure sounds like a bad connection or low voltage.

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I've started it a dozen times now and no probs !! For whatever reason I too think it hung up on flywheel and when I pushed it and put in 2nd gear it popped loose ! I did order a new Bendix from C & G and should have it Thursday. I'm going to replace it on my back-up starter and install. Is it better to leave it clean or light coating of 3 in 1 Oil ?

Thx.....Mike

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No oil. Could use a little dry graphite lock lube.

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A light coat of oil for storage can’t hurt. I think you fixed it when you cleaned the connections..... Mark

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If the Bendix is still working, no need to replace it. Just carry a spare starter.

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I agree with your assessment. It was just hung up. It happens to me on occasion. I usually just put the car in 3rd gear and rock it back and forth to dislodge the bendix. Works every time.

Re: 1940 Starter
 

Thx Guys....appreciate the advice. Bendix came yesterday and will put on my back up starter and leave things alone for now.

Thx again....Mike

Re: 1940 Starter
 

Thx Guys....appreciate the advice. Bendix came yesterday and will put on my back up starter and leave things alone for now.

Thx again....Mike

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Well....just opened the package and I don't have to worry about doing any oiling of the new Bendix. It already has a good coat of grease and oil on it already !!