03-06-2016, 11:25 AM | #1 |
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Bendix issue
My T has a fairly new engine. It was run enough last summer to be at the point it was starting pretty easy, and running very well. As of late, since just before Christmas, every time then I try to start it, as soon as the engine shows some life it kicks the Bendix out, before it will actually start. At first I thought it might be the timing, but I have spent hours messing with the timing, advancing, and retarding all with the same result. It was suggested I increase the needle mixture on the carburetor, no change. I replace the Bendix spring with a new unused replacement, no change. The Bendix spring I took out was fine, I must have replaced it when the engine was apart. The engine is a 26/27 block (no serial number) with a Z head, Texas T distributor, and Chaffin Traveler cam. What am I missing here? Is it a sarter issue?
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03-06-2016, 12:02 PM | #2 |
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Re: Bendix issue
6 volt?
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03-06-2016, 12:43 PM | #3 |
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Re: Bendix issue
yes 6 volt
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03-06-2016, 01:42 PM | #4 |
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Re: Bendix issue
Check timing again.
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03-06-2016, 03:34 PM | #5 |
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Re: Bendix issue
If you are near someone with a spare starter, it would take a couple minutes to put it in to see if it will work. Is the transmission completely free, can you crank it easily by hand?
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03-06-2016, 04:24 PM | #6 |
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Re: Bendix issue
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Sunnybrook, the engine turns easy by hand, and yes the transmission is free, and in free neutral. That was my next thought to swap starter motors. The one I am using came with the car, and I have no history on it. It sounds the same, but you are correct it is worth a try thanks for your responses and input |
03-06-2016, 04:42 PM | #7 |
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Re: Bendix issue
Just keep eliminating things, the only distributor I have messed with is on a model A so I am not much help with that other than I have not had one cause this type of problem no matter how I had it timed. What took place after the last successful start might give a clue if you can remember that far back. Could there be a wire pulled loose but not disconnected?
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