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BakesJr · 04-18-2018, 06:08 PM

Is there supposed to be a small spring between the starter gear and the collar that is at the end of the acme threads of the starter gear to keep the starter gear from potentially vibrating forward and running into the flywheel while its running? Ive seem some with and without.

1955cj5 · 04-18-2018, 06:58 PM

Here is a thread with some pictures.

The new replacement units have the small spring, the older units have a spiral groove..

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=235894

Both types are pictured in post #19

BakesJr · 04-18-2018, 08:01 PM

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Thanks, mine looks identical to yours on the right. Im not going to worry about the spring.

04-18-2018, 06:58 PM	#2
1955cj5 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 1,578	Re: Starter Bendix spring Here is a thread with some pictures. The new replacement units have the small spring, the older units have a spiral groove.. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=235894 Both types are pictured in post #19 __________________ Early '29 CCPU that had a 4-speed, but not any more.......in the family since '62

04-18-2018, 08:01 PM	#3
BakesJr Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Hull Iowa Posts: 34	Re: Starter Bendix spring Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks, mine looks identical to yours on the right. Im not going to worry about the spring.

04-18-2018, 06:08 PM	#1
BakesJr Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Hull Iowa Posts: 34	Starter Bendix spring Is there supposed to be a small spring between the starter gear and the collar that is at the end of the acme threads of the starter gear to keep the starter gear from potentially vibrating forward and running into the flywheel while its running? Ive seem some with and without.