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Old May 5, 2012 | 06:52 AM
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Hi all,

When I hit the starter button, the motor cranks for a second or two and then it spins. Trying it again (and again), the problem repeats. Any suggestions?

Removed the starter and pulled out the pinion gear and shaft assembly to check if it's worn-out. At first sight the pinion shaft and bendix don't show excessive wear. I've added some photo's. Do you agree?

grtz. Martin
 
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Old May 5, 2012 | 08:18 AM
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change the starter gear(bendix) -- also i use NOTHING but the ALLBALLS starters.. they spin the engine like an air starter.. also you can remove these without removing the inner primary.. the end piece bolts to the primary and the starter has 2 long bolts that you remove from the kick cover side to remove the starter-- the run around $200.. ya have to make sure what original starter you have.. prestolite or hatachi..
 
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Old May 5, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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Sounds like the internal clutch in the starter drive gear is slipping Time to replace it Try a Spyke (US made ) JP P/N 362-008
 
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Old May 6, 2012 | 09:20 AM
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spyke= junk at a expensive lesson --- all ***** = a lower cost starter that lasts and its the BENDIX like he has in the picture--
 
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Old May 6, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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also the all ***** can be removed (if ever needed) without having to remove the primary
 
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Old May 6, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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Bendix is going , just change it and don't do the cheap ones or you'll be doing again next year .
 
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