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JayJay · 01-13-2023, 09:22 PM

In preparation for removing the steering column from my ‘31 s/w sedan, I had to pull the starter. Turns out that the previous owner had installed a “modern” Bendix drive, and the head of it was so large that I couldn’t get it past the flywheel ring gear without removing the water inlet ( lower gooseneck). Which of course meant draining the coolant… what a PITA! Has anyone run into this before? I can see where this would make working on the starter at the side of the road into a major undertaking.

JayJay

Chuck Sea/Tac · 01-13-2023, 09:44 PM

Yes. One of the reasons I went back to the stock bendix.

31a · 01-13-2023, 09:50 PM

Just did this has to be done. Not too bad good luck

Bill G · 01-13-2023, 10:11 PM

Wah wah.

Have you tried changing the starter on your average modern car? Just saying....

quickchange · 01-13-2023, 10:21 PM

No problem on RHD,

Ivan in southeast va. · 01-13-2023, 10:42 PM

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I have removed starters with a modern bendix numerous times. Never had to remove coolant hose. Just have to maneuver the bendix gear around the flywheel. Just takes a few more seconds than the stock bendix.

jack backer · 01-14-2023, 06:55 AM

If you have an f100 steering box you have to pull the water inlet to get the starter out.

By the side of the road? Don’t you carry a crank?

jw hash · 01-14-2023, 07:53 AM

I`m with Chuck. I run a V8 bendex,

nkaminar · 01-14-2023, 01:15 PM

I have the F 100 box and the modern Bendix and have managed to remove the starter with some gymnastics without removing the water inlet.

Herb Concord Ca · 01-14-2023, 05:02 PM

This is an "old wives' tale". I agree with #6 and #9. It can be done.

01-13-2023, 09:22 PM	#1
JayJay Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,110	Starter removal issue In preparation for removing the steering column from my ‘31 s/w sedan, I had to pull the starter. Turns out that the previous owner had installed a “modern” Bendix drive, and the head of it was so large that I couldn’t get it past the flywheel ring gear without removing the water inlet ( lower gooseneck). Which of course meant draining the coolant… what a PITA! Has anyone run into this before? I can see where this would make working on the starter at the side of the road into a major undertaking. JayJay __________________ JayJay San Francisco Bay Area ------------------------ 1930 Murray Town Sedan 1931 Briggs S/W Town Sedan It isn't a defect, it's a feature!

01-13-2023, 09:44 PM	#2
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,411	Re: Starter removal issue Yes. One of the reasons I went back to the stock bendix.

01-13-2023, 09:50 PM	#3
31a Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: College Station, Tx Posts: 328	Re: Starter removal issue Just did this has to be done. Not too bad good luck

01-13-2023, 10:11 PM	#4
Bill G Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 1,062	Re: Starter removal issue Wah wah. Have you tried changing the starter on your average modern car? Just saying....

01-13-2023, 10:21 PM	#5
quickchange Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nelson. New Zealand Posts: 2,026	Re: Starter removal issue No problem on RHD,

01-13-2023, 10:42 PM	#6
Ivan in southeast va. Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia Posts: 307	Re: Starter removal issue Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have removed starters with a modern bendix numerous times. Never had to remove coolant hose. Just have to maneuver the bendix gear around the flywheel. Just takes a few more seconds than the stock bendix.

01-14-2023, 06:55 AM	#7
jack backer BANNED Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Chenango Bridge NY Posts: 433	Re: Starter removal issue If you have an f100 steering box you have to pull the water inlet to get the starter out. By the side of the road? Don’t you carry a crank?

01-14-2023, 07:53 AM	#8
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,662	Re: Starter removal issue I`m with Chuck. I run a V8 bendex,

01-14-2023, 01:15 PM	#9
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,872	Re: Starter removal issue I have the F 100 box and the modern Bendix and have managed to remove the starter with some gymnastics without removing the water inlet. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

01-14-2023, 05:02 PM	#10
Herb Concord Ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Concord CA Posts: 755	Re: Starter removal issue This is an "old wives' tale". I agree with #6 and #9. It can be done.