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RobertB · 02-15-2014, 06:47 PM

I looked for my previous post but could not find it.

I removed the starter today and found the problem. The spring on the bendix is broken.

I came in to order one and see there is the original type and the new modern version.

Any opinions as to which is best or advantages/disadvantages of each type?

Bob C · 02-15-2014, 07:59 PM

Just get a new spring.
Here is the old post https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131138

Bob

Tom Wesenberg · 02-15-2014, 08:50 PM

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As Bob said, it sounds like a new spring will fix it, but make sure you buy new lock tabs for the bolts also. I always use the original style Bendix and don't have problems. Some guys like the new style because it doesn't have the bolts, but some guys also have had problems with the new style.

02-15-2014, 06:47 PM	#1
RobertB Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Santa Teresa, NM Posts: 133	Starter Issue I looked for my previous post but could not find it. I removed the starter today and found the problem. The spring on the bendix is broken. I came in to order one and see there is the original type and the new modern version. Any opinions as to which is best or advantages/disadvantages of each type? __________________ RobertB Santa Teresa, NM

02-15-2014, 07:59 PM	#2
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,360	Re: Starter Issue Just get a new spring. Here is the old post https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131138 Bob

02-15-2014, 08:50 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Starter Issue Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) As Bob said, it sounds like a new spring will fix it, but make sure you buy new lock tabs for the bolts also. I always use the original style Bendix and don't have problems. Some guys like the new style because it doesn't have the bolts, but some guys also have had problems with the new style.