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Old 06-25-2019, 08:31 AM   #17
Seth Swoboda
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Originally Posted by mike42 View Post
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
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.
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