Frank A, starter bendix problem

[john from md]

Frank,

I just put this new starter on a few weeks ago. I have had the boat out three times plus some running in the yard. Today, I came back in early because I was afraid I wasn't going to get it to start again.

Here is what it is doing. Turn key starter spins, bendix kicks out starter will keep spinning. When I got home, I pulled the plugs and tried it. With no load, the bendix stays engaged. I then put a compression gage in to simulate a plug.

It turned until it hit 150 and then the bendix spun out again. This is repeatable.

Can it be I got a bad Bendix with the new starter?

I also noticed that only about 1/2 of the bendix gear is engaging the flywheel.

There are no damaged teeth that I can see.

Regards,

John

 

[john from md]

Re: Frank A, starter bendix problem

Update:

I adjusted the nut on the shaft (which wasn't staked BTW) and got full engagement of the bendix. However, it still spun down.

I then watched it a bit and I believe the shaft is bent. I am going to put a dial gage on it later but I am thinking the bent shaft is the issue.

What do you think?

John

 

[JB]

Re: Frank A, starter bendix problem

I think you need to tell us what engine you have, John.

 

[john from md]

Re: Frank A, starter bendix problem

Sorry, I assumed only Frank would answer. '85 85Hp

Regards,

John