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Hi every ones so I wanted to go for a ride with my 70 money Pitt every thing new but when I turned the key all I heard was the 6 month old starter just spinning no contact with the motor so I think I have to buy a new one,AGAIN thanks again bob
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Yes NAPA should have a bendix. Fairly easy to replace.
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The bendix is pretty cheap and easy to replace. The solenoid has 2 screws holding it on. The starter has 2 thru bolts holding it together. The bendix has a snap ring holding it on the end of the shaft.
The brushes are not that bad but you need them in place first at reassembly. Use 2 pairs of pliers to
reassemble the shaft snap ring cover.
Maybe 15 minutes once you have it on the bench.
The brushes are not that bad but you need them in place first at reassembly. Use 2 pairs of pliers to
reassemble the shaft snap ring cover.
Maybe 15 minutes once you have it on the bench.
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From: Cool Northern Michigan
While the bendix is off, good time to swap it out.
Purchasing a more expensive unit with a Ceramic (brown) end cap is a good investment. Handles heat much better.
But first: Photograph and label the small wires to the solenoid (with masking tape & a Sharpie) their location before removal.
Purchasing a more expensive unit with a Ceramic (brown) end cap is a good investment. Handles heat much better.
But first: Photograph and label the small wires to the solenoid (with masking tape & a Sharpie) their location before removal.
Last edited by HeadsU.P.; Aug 31, 2022 at 04:46 PM.
