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01-13-2023, 09:22 PM | #1 |
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Starter removal issue
In preparation for removing the steering column from my ‘31 s/w sedan, I had to pull the starter. Turns out that the previous owner had installed a “modern” Bendix drive, and the head of it was so large that I couldn’t get it past the flywheel ring gear without removing the water inlet ( lower gooseneck). Which of course meant draining the coolant… what a PITA! Has anyone run into this before? I can see where this would make working on the starter at the side of the road into a major undertaking.
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01-13-2023, 09:44 PM | #2 |
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Re: Starter removal issue
Yes. One of the reasons I went back to the stock bendix.
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01-13-2023, 09:50 PM | #3 |
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Re: Starter removal issue
Just did this has to be done. Not too bad good luck
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01-13-2023, 10:11 PM | #4 |
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Re: Starter removal issue
Wah wah. Have you tried changing the starter on your average modern car? Just saying....
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01-13-2023, 10:21 PM | #5 |
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Re: Starter removal issue
No problem on RHD,
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01-13-2023, 10:42 PM | #6 |
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01-14-2023, 06:55 AM | #7 |
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Re: Starter removal issue
If you have an f100 steering box you have to pull the water inlet to get the starter out.
By the side of the road? Don’t you carry a crank? |
01-14-2023, 07:53 AM | #8 |
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Re: Starter removal issue
I`m with Chuck. I run a V8 bendex,
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01-14-2023, 01:15 PM | #9 |
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Re: Starter removal issue
I have the F 100 box and the modern Bendix and have managed to remove the starter with some gymnastics without removing the water inlet.
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01-14-2023, 05:02 PM | #10 |
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Re: Starter removal issue
This is an "old wives' tale". I agree with #6 and #9. It can be done.
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