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Glen in Hillman MI · 06-10-2010, 05:36 PM

Need to know if the N series Ford tractor Starter Bendix purchased at Tractor Supply will fit a 31 Model A starter. We're sitting at a hotel broken down.

BCCHOPIT · 06-10-2010, 05:53 PM

is it like your old one? Do you have any pics? This is the only pic I have

MAG · 06-10-2010, 05:59 PM

Being " broken dowm" reminds me of my high school days. Most of the time the battery in our Model A wasn't strong enough to start the engine so we either pushed it or used the crank. Most of the time we pushed. Teenage boys are resourceful!!!!!

Purdy Swoft · 06-10-2010, 06:59 PM

The 8N tractor starter bendix WON'T work. the grooves in the helix run the wrong direction. Though it looks much like model A it will turn in the wrong direction.

james hitchcock · 06-10-2010, 07:10 PM

Time to get out the crank.
James.
Visalia.

Dee Jay · 06-10-2010, 08:10 PM

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A bad starter is not a breakdown. It is an inconveneince. Crank it or push it.

Steve Plucker · 06-10-2010, 08:15 PM

Where are you currently at?

Do you have a current MARC or MAFCA roster with you?

ALWAYS carry one or both on trips...they sure come in handy...trust me!

Pluck

Bob A. · 06-10-2010, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee Jay

A bad starter is not a breakdown. It is an inconveneince. Crank it or push it.

Very good

Glen in Hillman MI · 06-10-2010, 08:57 PM

Thanks for the information and the help and the laughs. We're currently at a motel in Sturgis, MI. after a 310 mile drive today. The Bendix was for a gentleman travelling with me. He broke down early this morning and we push started him 3 times today. We learned resourcefulness as teenagers, over 50 years ago. We did purchase one at Tractor Supply but when we saw that it was different, we didn't even try to put it on. I then went and searched my car and almost gave up but found one in the crevice of the trunk. (I have a coupe) Appreciate all the help and hope all is going well. To all who are traveling the roads, keep the rubber side down. Drive safe and maybe we'll see you at French Lick if you're headed that way.
Glen in Hillman MI

06-10-2010, 05:36 PM	#1
Glen in Hillman MI Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 107	Need help / information Need to know if the N series Ford tractor Starter Bendix purchased at Tractor Supply will fit a 31 Model A starter. We're sitting at a hotel broken down.

06-10-2010, 05:53 PM	#2
BCCHOPIT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Torrington, CT Posts: 609	Re: Need help / information is it like your old one? Do you have any pics? This is the only pic I have

06-10-2010, 05:59 PM	#3
MAG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 925	Re: Need help / information Being " broken dowm" reminds me of my high school days. Most of the time the battery in our Model A wasn't strong enough to start the engine so we either pushed it or used the crank. Most of the time we pushed. Teenage boys are resourceful!!!!!

06-10-2010, 06:59 PM	#4
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Need help / information The 8N tractor starter bendix WON'T work. the grooves in the helix run the wrong direction. Though it looks much like model A it will turn in the wrong direction.

06-10-2010, 07:10 PM	#5
james hitchcock Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia Ca. Posts: 617	Re: Need help / information Time to get out the crank. James. Visalia.

06-10-2010, 08:10 PM	#6
Dee Jay Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 56	Re: Need help / information Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A bad starter is not a breakdown. It is an inconveneince. Crank it or push it. Last edited by Dee Jay; 06-10-2010 at 08:15 PM.

06-10-2010, 08:15 PM	#7
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Re: Need help / information Where are you currently at? Do you have a current MARC or MAFCA roster with you? ALWAYS carry one or both on trips...they sure come in handy...trust me! Pluck

06-10-2010, 08:57 PM	#9
Glen in Hillman MI Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 107	Re: Need help / information Thanks for the information and the help and the laughs. We're currently at a motel in Sturgis, MI. after a 310 mile drive today. The Bendix was for a gentleman travelling with me. He broke down early this morning and we push started him 3 times today. We learned resourcefulness as teenagers, over 50 years ago. We did purchase one at Tractor Supply but when we saw that it was different, we didn't even try to put it on. I then went and searched my car and almost gave up but found one in the crevice of the trunk. (I have a coupe) Appreciate all the help and hope all is going well. To all who are traveling the roads, keep the rubber side down. Drive safe and maybe we'll see you at French Lick if you're headed that way. Glen in Hillman MI