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Old Sep 15, 2022 | 07:26 AM
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It is not the bendix gear. I just replaced it with a new one. I am going to replace solenoid next. While the new solenoid is in the mail I am going to bypass the switch. See if it is electrical.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2022 | 07:52 AM
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From the video, it looks to me like the bendix is turning, but it's not engaging the ring gear on the clutch hub. It appears to move a little, but not far enough to engage. That's likely either the hinge part that pushes it out or the solenoid.

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Thanks Paul. I have not replaced 31424-67 SHIFT LEVER, starter gear or the PIVOT BOLT, shift lever. I suppose these could be worn out or bent when the starter shaft was broken.

I have a spare solenoid. I am going to try it today. Not much money for the above parts likely just replace them.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2022 | 06:36 AM
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No dice on the spare solenoid. Both solenoid could be bad. I did replace both bearing when I installed the new starter shaft. I don't see how that could affect anything. I am suspect of the housing.
 
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I rebuilt this starter myself. Is it spinning in the proper direction?
 
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It was spinning backwards. Just redid the brushes and bam it worked! Thank you all.
 
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