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AlfinCT · 09-08-2010, 02:24 PM

I just ordered a modern Bendix. I was told by the vendor I could not install it without buying a tool which costs almost as much as the Bendix. Is this true? Or, how do I install it without a special tool. Thanks.

Jason in TX · 09-08-2010, 02:30 PM

You need to have a starter with a bare shaft and woodruf key.

You will get a modern style bendix. You have to push down on the spring loaded collar to tighten the set screw. I didn't need a special tool. May be handy to have a second set of hands helping, though.

billwill · 09-08-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by AlfinCT

I just ordered a modern Bendix. I was told by the vendor I could not install it without buying a tool which costs almost as much as the Bendix. Is this true? Or, how do I install it without a special tool. Thanks.

I would try withoutit first goodkuk.

pdora · 09-08-2010, 04:28 PM

Please let us know the outcome of procedure. I am getting ready to do the same in the near future.

Freddie (Memphis) · 09-08-2010, 04:34 PM

I bought the tool when I installed my new modern Bendix on our '29 Leatherback as I converted it to 12v negative ground. The tool's nice...no doubt...and makes the job pretty easy for one person to do it. But...with another helper, you could do it yourself.

A word of caution...this is not a job for someone like your wife unless she's got some strength in her hands. The return spring is not really strong, but it's strong enough to take some strength to hold it back while you tighten the set screw. A neighor may be willing to help...ask around.

Just my opinion...

glenn in camino · 09-08-2010, 07:56 PM

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I installed mine myself without any problem. Maybe there are different kinds of modern bendix.

Tom Endy · 09-08-2010, 07:58 PM

As I recall I used a bench vice to pull the spring back. If you were going to do a lot of them the tool would be nice.

Tom Endy

09-08-2010, 02:24 PM	#1
AlfinCT Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 48	Modern Bendix Installation I just ordered a modern Bendix. I was told by the vendor I could not install it without buying a tool which costs almost as much as the Bendix. Is this true? Or, how do I install it without a special tool. Thanks.

09-08-2010, 02:30 PM	#2
Jason in TX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ⓉⒺXⒶⓈ Posts: 2,047	Re: Modern Bendix Installation You need to have a starter with a bare shaft and woodruf key. You will get a modern style bendix. You have to push down on the spring loaded collar to tighten the set screw. I didn't need a special tool. May be handy to have a second set of hands helping, though. __________________ -------------- Drive it like you know how to fix it! DMAFC / OILERS CC-MC

09-08-2010, 04:28 PM	#4
pdora Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Rutledge, Georgia Posts: 184	Re: Modern Bendix Installation Please let us know the outcome of procedure. I am getting ready to do the same in the near future. __________________ Peter A. Dora -- Rutledge, GA (AE4XH)

09-08-2010, 04:34 PM	#5
Freddie (Memphis) Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Germantown, TN Posts: 109	Re: Modern Bendix Installation I bought the tool when I installed my new modern Bendix on our '29 Leatherback as I converted it to 12v negative ground. The tool's nice...no doubt...and makes the job pretty easy for one person to do it. But...with another helper, you could do it yourself. A word of caution...this is not a job for someone like your wife unless she's got some strength in her hands. The return spring is not really strong, but it's strong enough to take some strength to hold it back while you tighten the set screw. A neighor may be willing to help...ask around. Just my opinion... __________________ Freddie (Memphis) "...an opinon on everything...an expert on nuthin'..." I'm still doin' the rhumba, Baby...I just can't seem to quit. If momma catches us doin' the rhumba....momma would just pitch a fit. I can't help myself....it's much bigger than me. If I were you I'd hang on to a rhumba man like me...!

09-08-2010, 07:56 PM	#6
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: Modern Bendix Installation Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I installed mine myself without any problem. Maybe there are different kinds of modern bendix.

09-08-2010, 07:58 PM	#7
Tom Endy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,131	Re: Modern Bendix Installation As I recall I used a bench vice to pull the spring back. If you were going to do a lot of them the tool would be nice. Tom Endy