bendix engages and spins but the flywheel does not turn

[jchrans]

Hi - First time poster...<br /><br />I have a 1972 Johnson Stinger 65 HP. The bendix engages into the flywheel and spins, however, it does not move the flywheel. You can manually move thge flywheel so I know it is not stuck. The bendix just spins when it is engaged. Please help. Thanking you in advance.

 

[marinemech1]

Re: bendix engages and spins but the flywheel does not turn

sounds like you need a new bendix<br />there were two differnt ones used so make sure you know the manufacturer of starter either prestolite or american bosch

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: bendix engages and spins but the flywheel does not turn

That bendix gear has a clutch within it which has apparently failed. Replace the bendix gear.

 

[CATransplant]

Re: bendix engages and spins but the flywheel does not turn

I found the parts for your starter here. You can at least get the parts numbers:<br /><br /> http://www.ishopmarine.com/ishop/js...~A0000022~M0017011~M0017018~M0017019~C0251626

 

[CATransplant]

Re: bendix engages and spins but the flywheel does not turn

If your starter is a Prestolite, go to this page:<br /><br /> http://www.ishopmarine.com/ishop/js...~A0000022~M0016677~M0016707~M0016708~C0248150

 

[angus63]

Re: bendix engages and spins but the flywheel does not turn

For your sake, Mr Breeze, I hope it's a Bosch!!!!

 

[CATransplant]

Re: bendix engages and spins but the flywheel does not turn

Ain't it the truth! The Bosch parts are much, much cheaper. $127 for a Bendix drive on the Prestolite? Feh! I don't know what percentage of those engines had which starter. I'll cross my fingers.

 

[CATransplant]

Re: bendix engages and spins but the flywheel does not turn

Wow! I just noticed that I'm no longer a mere cadet! A Seaman Apprentice, eh? Does my pay go up?