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37 Cab · 04-01-2016, 08:23 PM

Just received a new starter I ordered from the early ford store and it has the "new and improved" Bendix on it. Are they any good?? Should I order an OEM style Bendix or is this new one OK?

tubman · 04-01-2016, 08:25 PM

Picture please.

37 Cab · 04-01-2016, 08:34 PM

IMG_0917.jpg

alanwoodieman · 04-01-2016, 08:38 PM

are you talking about the rubber Bendix? I have a 51 merc in my truck, had to grind out the bell housing to get it past the flywheel, seems to work ok--been in there for 3 years. Had another one in a 59AB engine, just would not work, would hang up even in a new ring gear--ended up putting the old reliable spring type Bendix in the 59ab and it works perfect!! just my experiences

alanwoodieman · 04-01-2016, 08:38 PM

yeah that's the one!!!

37 Cab · 04-01-2016, 08:55 PM

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That`s what one?? Sorry but I don`t get it...

Mac VP · 04-02-2016, 04:48 AM

This is the original type starter drive. Ours is made in the USA. You'll need a fresh woodruff key. We stock 'em.
http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/F...arterdrive.jpg

04-01-2016, 08:23 PM	#1
37 Cab Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Miami Oklahoma Posts: 535	Starter Drive Just received a new starter I ordered from the early ford store and it has the "new and improved" Bendix on it. Are they any good?? Should I order an OEM style Bendix or is this new one OK? __________________ Tommy

04-01-2016, 08:25 PM	#2
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,334	Re: Starter Drive Picture please.

04-01-2016, 08:34 PM	#3
37 Cab Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Miami Oklahoma Posts: 535	Re: Starter Drive IMG_0917.jpg __________________ Tommy

04-01-2016, 08:38 PM	#4
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,970	Re: Starter Drive are you talking about the rubber Bendix? I have a 51 merc in my truck, had to grind out the bell housing to get it past the flywheel, seems to work ok--been in there for 3 years. Had another one in a 59AB engine, just would not work, would hang up even in a new ring gear--ended up putting the old reliable spring type Bendix in the 59ab and it works perfect!! just my experiences

04-01-2016, 08:38 PM	#5
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,970	Re: Starter Drive yeah that's the one!!!

04-01-2016, 08:55 PM	#6
37 Cab Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Miami Oklahoma Posts: 535	Re: Starter Drive Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That`s what one?? Sorry but I don`t get it... __________________ Tommy

04-02-2016, 04:48 AM	#7
Mac VP Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,364	Re: Starter Drive This is the original type starter drive. Ours is made in the USA. You'll need a fresh woodruff key. We stock 'em. http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/F...arterdrive.jpg __________________ VANPELT SALES LLC Cincinnati, Ohio Office: 513-724-9486 www.vanpeltsales.com www.classictransmission.com