Starter gear/bendix removal procedure

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Dec 30, 2018 | 07:39 AM

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Racepres

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Some good advise flowing.. i'll let that go... but, Do Not put another Chiwanese Bendix in there unless you really Like this Job!!!!

Dec 30, 2018 | 08:22 AM

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johnjzjz

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From: la la land jerzey

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Originally Posted by x392

How did you prevent the starter shaft from turning so you can unscrew the nut (left hand thread) in the end of the starter shaft? this nut holds the Bendix gear on. On my 1984 shovel there is a nut there. I am also trying to avoid removing the battery and starter etc.

with that idea you have - you may need to make a trip to have some fingers put back on

Dec 30, 2018 | 08:34 AM

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Uncle Larry

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Originally Posted by racepres

some good advise flowing.. I'll let that go... But, do not put another chiwanese bendix in there unless you really like this job!!!!

b i n g o !!!

Dec 31, 2018 | 03:51 AM

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d_slat

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Do NOT try this without disconnecting the battery! Pulling out on the bendix will complete the starter circuit, and it will spin. Your fingers would likely not survive this event.

Dec 31, 2018 | 08:10 AM

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x392

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From: dallas

yes, i know. the battery will be disconnected. the question is, how do i keep the shaft from turning so i can remove the nut?

Dec 31, 2018 | 08:11 AM

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x392

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yes, i know. the battery will be disconnected. but my the question is, how do i keep the shaft from turning so i can remove the nut?

Dec 31, 2018 | 08:13 AM

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x392

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yeah local HD dealer has a OEM part on order for me.

Dec 31, 2018 | 08:20 AM

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johnjzjz

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From: la la land jerzey

the dealer part will be a china piece - everything from them is china today as an after sell at USA pricing of course

check the bag what does it say made in ???

the starter shaft will need to be put in alloy vise jaws and the nut is reverse thread 5/8 wrench and snap ring plyers also needed