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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 09:00 AM
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will I be able to check the shaft free play with the derby cover removed and the primary cover on?
Seems like I will be able to see it and feel it.
I'll check when I get home. Hopefully I only need to correct the spacing.
The Bendix looks like it definitely got chewed up by slamming to far into the ring gear.
I'm hoping it's only because the whole shaft was traveling, when it should be stationary.
By the way, I ordered an All ***** Bendix. Are they good?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 11:42 AM
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All ***** is good stuff
do not put your fingers inside of the primary unless you disconnect the battery
I have a cut out primary cover where I can see that action
Good luck and be careful
 
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 11:53 AM
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I was planning to remove the battery first, good advice!
 
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 01:41 PM
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Here's a photo of the longer starter nut / spacer. Not OEM
 
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Old Sep 11, 2018 | 01:44 PM
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Photo is not uploading right now. Will try later.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2018 | 07:50 AM
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Sorry PJB. I'm still unable to upload photo for whatever unknown reason. Send me a pm with your address if you're interested and I'll email it to you.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2018 | 06:12 PM
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Bad news.

I just found out my starter ring gear is chewed up, and is missing several teeth on the inside. Looks like the teeth are 2 or even 3 layers. All the outer teeth are good.
The ring gear is riveted to the hub shell.
What is the best replacement ring gear for my situation?
Can I remove the rivets and old ring gear and replace with a bolt on gear? Can I use a weld on gear?
What is my best option?
 
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Old Sep 12, 2018 | 07:00 PM
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In the "good old days" we would just hit a swap meet and get an entire hub!!! Now???? I guess I don't know what I would do....
Good luck... I'm gonna make a mental note to watch the swaps carefully...
 
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Old Sep 12, 2018 | 07:33 PM
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Any experience with the weld on replacements?
 
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Old Sep 12, 2018 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by pjb
Any experience with the weld on replacements?
None, Sorry
 
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