Replacing a bad Bendix

[Dave Nichols]

Hey everyone,

Ever had to replace a Bendix gear that missing some teeth? Do you have to replace the entire starter? What is a good source for parts? My car is an early Caterham S3 (1975).

[Doug Liedblad]

You should be able to replace just the bendix.

I get my stuff from Wagner Alternator in Chino.

http://www.wagneralt.com/

Rick Wagner made the mistake of being incredibly helpful for a relatively small sale so they are my first choice.

Check the flywheel ring gear too. Hopefully OK as that's an engine out deal.

[Dave Nichols]

Excellent. Thanks Doug.

[Doug Liedblad]

I might also have a complete cross flow starter that I no longer need.

[Dave Nichols]

Thanks Doug. I'll let you know what I find out. Might take a few weeks as I'm out of town.

[Doug Liedblad]

If your starter is under the headers and doesn't work well when hot, the best thing might be one from this guy.

http://www.gustafsonmachine.com/

[moosetestbestanden]

Originally Posted by Doug Liedblad

If your starter is under the headers and doesn't work well when hot, the best thing might be one from this guy.

http://www.gustafsonmachine.com/

Hmm... I wonder how much they weigh... (kind of)

[Doug Liedblad]

The adaptor and case are aluminum. It weighs much less than the iron hunk it replaced.

[Dave Nichols]

Once I know if this is a Bendix gear or solenoid problem, I'll let you gents know. After all, it IS an old Caterham with an original Lotus Twin Can motor in it, (mid-1970). I suspect that there are a few teeth missing off the Bendix. We shall see.

--Dave

[moosetestbestanden]

Originally Posted by Doug Liedblad

The adaptor and case are aluminum. It weighs much less than the iron hunk it replaced.

[Issac Hayes voice on] Oooh Yeah [Issac Hayes voice off]

[sevenhead]

Originally Posted by moosetestbestanden

Hmm... I wonder how much they weigh... (kind of)

8.5 lbs (sort of)