tmac196
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- Joined
- Aug 10, 2010
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- 163
- Location
- Temperance, MI
- Tractor
- 1951 Ford 8N, 1965 Ford 2000, Grasshopper 325D, JD 5065M
As noted in the title. The problem began 5 days ago with an occasional high pitched whine prior to the Starter properly engaging the flywheel and cranking the engine to life. Over the past few days this has become increasingly more frequent and now is present almost 100% of the time. I attempted late last night to get a video of the problem, but it was so dark all you can hear is the audio. I suspect it will be enough for those of you who have worked on starters before.
Here is the link:
The starter motor turns vigorously when the starter switch is depressed, but the Drive assembly (AKA the Bendix unit-as I have seen it referred to-) does not seem to be engaging.
Any ideas on where the problem might be? I did not have time last night to remove the starter assembly, but will do so tonight. Any ideas/suggestions about getting the starter assembly out easily will also be appreciated. I am aware about the two bolts connecting it to the flywheel housing, but the nuances of getting it all out in one swoop are what I am looking for.
tmac
Here is the link:
The starter motor turns vigorously when the starter switch is depressed, but the Drive assembly (AKA the Bendix unit-as I have seen it referred to-) does not seem to be engaging.
Any ideas on where the problem might be? I did not have time last night to remove the starter assembly, but will do so tonight. Any ideas/suggestions about getting the starter assembly out easily will also be appreciated. I am aware about the two bolts connecting it to the flywheel housing, but the nuances of getting it all out in one swoop are what I am looking for.
tmac