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supergnat · 06-02-2012, 08:30 PM

I had the same thing happen on my 28. I used a magnetic pick-up tool which had a felxible shaft. I slid it down next to the flywheel through the starter hole and was able to fish the parts out. Do you have 1/2 inch starter shaft or 5/8 inch shaft? The bolts are different.
Supergnat

columbiA · 06-03-2012, 12:23 AM

I use the modern starter drive in both my A,s & have had no problems.

jeremy.klinger · 06-03-2012, 08:17 AM

I recently found my Bendix set-up broke as well. I called two parts stores and neither had the original parts I needed in stock, so I went with the new style drive. I'm rebuilding my carb now, so no lengthy tests on the new Bendix drive.

Elcastor · 06-03-2012, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by supergnat

Do you have 1/2 inch starter shaft or 5/8 inch shaft? The bolts are different.
Supergnat

I have the 5/8 " shaft. I took a bolt and washer off a spare starter that I had and was ready to put all back together in just a little while. With the old bolt head and washer out of the housing, life is good!

supergnat · 06-03-2012, 08:38 AM

That's great news. Life is good sometimes. I was fortunate enough to find a NOS "Special Drive" for my 28 (which has a 1/2 shaft starter) and got the car back on the road.

whitenitro · 10-03-2016, 04:13 PM

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whitenitro · 10-03-2016, 04:20 PM

I use two neodymium magnets work awesome,on the back side of flywheel,only problem getting magnet off. works great,thought had to take whole car apart.

Clem Clement · 10-03-2016, 07:08 PM

I just went thru a fallen bolt. The replacement lock washer was hard to bend as it was quite thick. I beat it into position. I'm hoping the old bolt will stay at the bottom.

1929ier · 02-19-2017, 08:09 PM

My 29 Bendix Screw broke off and I just recently find out, where can I buy the bolts and washers locally in Orange County? Do I have to change the bendix spring as well? Thanks!

Tom Wesenberg · 02-19-2017, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 1929ier

My 29 Bendix Screw broke off and I just recently find out, where can I buy the bolts and washers locally in Orange County? Do I have to change the bendix spring as well? Thanks!

Only if the spring is deformed, which can happen when the spark isn't fully retarded for starting.

BTW, in this age of B.S. political correctness, can we still call the spark RETARDED?

1929ier · 02-22-2017, 01:10 PM

Thanks!

Dick Carne · 02-22-2017, 01:46 PM

You might also consider replacing the bendix drive with one of the new "modern bendix drive" units. Bratton's has one on p.75 ($35.25) of their 2016 catalogue. This type of drive unit does away with future prospects of dropping starter bolts down inside the flywheel housing. Good luck regardless.

California Travieso · 02-22-2017, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 1929ier

where can I buy the bolts and washers locally in Orange County? Do I have to change the bendix spring as well? Thanks!

You have C.W. Moss in the City of Orange and Early Ford Store in San Dimas. They both have on-line catalogues.

David Serrano

Y-Blockhead · 02-22-2017, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sellerby

I've read posts here suggesting that the modern Bendix drive is not without its problems.

I have a modern drive and 12 volt stater. Never had a problem. I know several people that use them also. I can't recall anyone ever mentioning they had a problem with one.

More modern cars don't seem to have a problem with them...

SAJ · 02-23-2017, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

I have a modern drive and 12 volt stater. Never had a problem. I know several people that use them also. I can't recall anyone ever mentioning they had a problem with one.

More modern cars don't seem to have a problem with them...

This question came up before. See https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...78#post1087678.
Since personally breaking 2 made in India barrel drives and seeing two others smashed, I have had no trouble with the Weldon brand drives made in USA, fitted in both my 6 volt cars, one of which puts a lot of strain on the starter, being 100 psi cranking pressure
SAJ in NZ

johnbuckley · 02-23-2017, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by columbiA

I use the modern starter drive in both my A,s & have had no problems.

. Maybe you are just lucky. Here's one I did earlier...https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/hamb/editor/attach.gif

Y-Blockhead · 02-23-2017, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SAJ

This question came up before. See https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...78#post1087678.
Since personally breaking 2 made in India barrel drives and seeing two others smashed, I have had no trouble with the Weldon brand drives made in USA, fitted in both my 6 volt cars, one of which puts a lot of strain on the starter, being 100 psi cranking pressure
SAJ in NZ

That may be the problem. Bratton's is the only vendor that sells a USA made "modern drive. Bert's, Snyder's, MAC,s all are made off shore.

Chuck Sea/Tac · 02-23-2017, 04:52 PM

I had one for about 8 or 10 thousand miles, and I discovered the bolt was loose, but not broken. Due to fordbarn input that the gear isn't always a full engagement of the ring gear, I went back to the original. My assessment, for what's it's worth, is the starter needs to be pulled every ? Several thousand miles and inspected/ repaired. I'm getting " spring ready now, and that's on my list.

don3527 · 02-23-2017, 09:17 PM

My modern starter drives are American Made!

Don Snyder

john in illinois · 02-24-2017, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

That may be the problem. Bratton's is the only vendor that sells a USA made "modern drive. Bert's, Snyder's, MAC,s all are made off shore.

I think Snyders was the first to have Weldon USA modern drives. Also if you want a Weldon original style Bendix Mac Vanpelt sells them. V8 is same as A.

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/i...prices-pg3.htm

John

06-02-2012, 08:30 PM	#21
supergnat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Palmyra, NJ Posts: 475	Re: Missing Bendix Bolt in Flywheel Housing I had the same thing happen on my 28. I used a magnetic pick-up tool which had a felxible shaft. I slid it down next to the flywheel through the starter hole and was able to fish the parts out. Do you have 1/2 inch starter shaft or 5/8 inch shaft? The bolts are different. Supergnat

06-03-2012, 12:23 AM	#22
columbiA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,746	Re: Missing Bendix Bolt in Flywheel Housing I use the modern starter drive in both my A,s & have had no problems.

06-03-2012, 08:17 AM	#23
jeremy.klinger Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 30	Re: Missing Bendix Bolt in Flywheel Housing I recently found my Bendix set-up broke as well. I called two parts stores and neither had the original parts I needed in stock, so I went with the new style drive. I'm rebuilding my carb now, so no lengthy tests on the new Bendix drive.

06-03-2012, 08:38 AM	#25
supergnat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Palmyra, NJ Posts: 475	Re: Missing Bendix Bolt in Flywheel Housing That's great news. Life is good sometimes. I was fortunate enough to find a NOS "Special Drive" for my 28 (which has a 1/2 shaft starter) and got the car back on the road.

10-03-2016, 04:13 PM	#26
whitenitro Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: bemidji minnesota Posts: 2	Re: Missing Bendix Bolt in Flywheel Housing Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The magnet works awesome!!! Just did it yesterday day. happier then pig in crap.

10-03-2016, 04:20 PM	#27
whitenitro Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: bemidji minnesota Posts: 2	Re: Missing Bendix Bolt in Flywheel Housing I use two neodymium magnets work awesome,on the back side of flywheel,only problem getting magnet off. works great,thought had to take whole car apart.

10-03-2016, 07:08 PM	#28
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: Missing Bendix Bolt in Flywheel Housing I just went thru a fallen bolt. The replacement lock washer was hard to bend as it was quite thick. I beat it into position. I'm hoping the old bolt will stay at the bottom.

02-19-2017, 08:09 PM	#29
1929ier Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County Posts: 11	Re: Missing Bendix Bolt in Flywheel Housing My 29 Bendix Screw broke off and I just recently find out, where can I buy the bolts and washers locally in Orange County? Do I have to change the bendix spring as well? Thanks! Last edited by 1929ier; 02-19-2017 at 08:15 PM. Reason: More details

02-22-2017, 01:10 PM	#31
1929ier Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Orange County Posts: 11	Re: Missing Bendix Bolt in Flywheel Housing Thanks!

02-22-2017, 01:46 PM	#32
Dick Carne Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 467	Re: Missing Bendix Bolt in Flywheel Housing You might also consider replacing the bendix drive with one of the new "modern bendix drive" units. Bratton's has one on p.75 ($35.25) of their 2016 catalogue. This type of drive unit does away with future prospects of dropping starter bolts down inside the flywheel housing. Good luck regardless.

02-23-2017, 04:52 PM	#38
Chuck Sea/Tac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Between Seattle & Tacoma Posts: 2,354	Re: Missing Bendix Bolt in Flywheel Housing I had one for about 8 or 10 thousand miles, and I discovered the bolt was loose, but not broken. Due to fordbarn input that the gear isn't always a full engagement of the ring gear, I went back to the original. My assessment, for what's it's worth, is the starter needs to be pulled every ? Several thousand miles and inspected/ repaired. I'm getting " spring ready now, and that's on my list.

02-23-2017, 09:17 PM	#39
don3527 Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 33	Re: Missing Bendix Bolt in Flywheel Housing My modern starter drives are American Made! Don Snyder