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JOHN CT · 02-07-2017, 10:22 AM

My starter starred acting up. I push down on the starter button and the starter In engages then it's stops spinning the engine then the starter goes in a whirl before the engine starts. So I removed the starter and I found a center part broken

I can't find it in the parts catalogs. What is it? What is it called? I don't have much bendix experience the starter has been in the car since I've owned it for 23 years

Tom Wesenberg · 02-07-2017, 11:13 AM

I found an NOS repair sleeve years ago on ebay, but don't know of any others available. The sleeve is for the spring to ride against when it gets engaged and tries to pull in to a smaller diameter. If the sleeve is cracked, as most are, but it's still all there and stays in place, you'll get by OK. I think you'll have to buy a new or good used drive, as your sleeve looks to be too far gone.

Bert's most likely has a part for you. 800-321-1931

abachman3 · 02-08-2017, 05:16 PM

Buying the entire Bendix set-up at a swap meet is common. Usually you can get one for anywhere from $5.00 to about $15.00

CarlG · 02-08-2017, 05:24 PM

New ones at Snyder's:
http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/starter-drive $24.95
http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/modern-starter-drive $38.95

JOHN CT · 02-08-2017, 06:07 PM

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I guess you're telling me to by a new one

I did. I called for a replacement the same day I found the problem.
Called A&L about 3:30 pm and it was in my mail box net day

and what surprised me there was a made in USA tag on it!!

02-07-2017, 11:13 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Bendix help I found an NOS repair sleeve years ago on ebay, but don't know of any others available. The sleeve is for the spring to ride against when it gets engaged and tries to pull in to a smaller diameter. If the sleeve is cracked, as most are, but it's still all there and stays in place, you'll get by OK. I think you'll have to buy a new or good used drive, as your sleeve looks to be too far gone. Bert's most likely has a part for you. 800-321-1931

02-08-2017, 05:16 PM	#3
abachman3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Western Springs, IL Posts: 324	Re: Bendix help Buying the entire Bendix set-up at a swap meet is common. Usually you can get one for anywhere from $5.00 to about $15.00

02-08-2017, 05:24 PM	#4
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Bendix help New ones at Snyder's: http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/starter-drive $24.95 http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/modern-starter-drive $38.95 __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

02-08-2017, 06:07 PM	#5
JOHN CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: In my garage Posts: 465	Re: Bendix help Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I guess you're telling me to by a new one I did. I called for a replacement the same day I found the problem. Called A&L about 3:30 pm and it was in my mail box net day and what surprised me there was a made in USA tag on it!! __________________ 31 Tudor 66 Bonneville 57 Chevy pickup 27 T roadster pick up