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[modeleh]

If you have a starter bendix stuck in the ring gear, put trans in high gear and yank the vehicle ahead with a strap. Install modern bendix.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by modeleh

If you have a starter bendix stuck in the ring gear, put trans in high gear and yank the vehicle ahead with a strap. Install modern bendix.

NO, NO,
High gear, and BACKWARDS!!

[modeleh]

yeah, I think you're right. First time I did it, now that I think about it, it was backwards, per advice that I got by asking a question on the old fordbarn. Then it happened again when I was at a gas station, I happened to be at the front of the line, so I got yanked ahead, and it freed up the starter. It started right up after that, then several times again until I got tired of rolling the dice. After that the modern bendix went in. A pretty helpless feeling when you step on the starter button only to have it lock up the engine when you're miles from home.

[JoeWay]

Originally Posted by modeleh

yeah, I think you're right....

No. Modeleh, you were right the first time.

The starter pinion is "coming from behind" so to speak, trying to push the ring gear in the forward direction. If it sticks, it is on the back side of the ring gear teeth. The ring gear should be pulled forward, off of the pinion teeth.

If the pinion had made it to the forward side of the ring gear teeth, it wouldn't be stuck.

Joe