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06-29-2015, 09:08 PM | #1 |
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Starter quickly spins but does not engage.
This happens only occasionally . Should I be concerned?
What is the cause of this and how to fix if I do. Fredski |
06-29-2015, 10:01 PM | #2 |
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Re: Starter quickly spins but does not engage.
Sounds like the Bendix drive needs a cleaning and a light oiling. See the Ford Service Bulletins page 512, below is the text.
BENDIX DRIVE SERVICE SUGGESTIONS Failure of Pinion Gear to Mesh If stepping on the starter motor merely re- sults in spinning of the starter motor, the trouble is caused by failure of the pinion gear to mesh with the flywheel ring gear. This condition is usually the result of gummy or rusted Bendix screw shaft threads. The remedy is to thoroughly clean the pinion gear and threaded shaft portion with kerosene, then carefully dry the parts and reoil with a very light grade of oil. Do not use even a medium oil or any kind of grease inasmuch as such lubricants congeal in the threads in cold weather and will again result in failure of the pinion gear to properly mesh with the fly- wheel. Lubricants Lubrication of the Bendix drive IS not necessary unless it is noted that the drive is rusted or exceedingly dry, or unless the drive has been cleaned with kerosene.
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06-29-2015, 11:20 PM | #3 |
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Re: Starter quickly spins but does not engage.
Also be sure the small pin and spring on the pinion weight move freely and have a drop of oil on them.
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06-30-2015, 06:17 AM | #4 |
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Re: Starter quickly spins but does not engage.
Very light oil. That baby has to be able to spin in cold weather.
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06-30-2015, 10:11 AM | #5 |
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Re: Starter quickly spins but does not engage.
When I was in high school, I used to take the starter out and keep it in the house to stay warm over night. Lots of frozen fingers in the morning, working out in the driveway to get us ready to go to school. There was just too much oil flying around to keep that Bendix from getting gummed up.
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06-30-2015, 12:02 PM | #7 |
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Re: Starter quickly spins but does not engage.
My starter was doing the same thing. I was thinking the Bendix too. After thinking about it a little, I figured that a slow starter might also cause the same thing. Because I was going to disconnect the battery before removing the starter, why not clean the battery terminals first and give it a try. While the terminals looked clean, I cleaned them anyway. It did the trick for me. No more sluggish starter! The Bendix engages just fine now. Just another option. Do the simple things first.
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06-30-2015, 12:10 PM | #8 |
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Re: Starter quickly spins but does not engage.
On REALLY cold, frozen mornings, Chief would put a pan of hot coals, from the fireplace, under the engine, about 2 hours before work time.
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06-30-2015, 12:39 PM | #9 |
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Re: Starter quickly spins but does not engage.
And hope there was not a gas leak!!!
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Life is FULL of RISKS, HOW DID WE LIVE SOOO LONG???
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