Missing Bendix Bolt in Flywheel Housing

I had the same thing happen on my 28. I used a magnetic pick-up tool which had a felxible shaft. I slid it down next to the flywheel through the starter hole and was able to fish the parts out. Do you have 1/2 inch starter shaft or 5/8 inch shaft? The bolts are different.
Supergnat
 
I recently found my Bendix set-up broke as well. I called two parts stores and neither had the original parts I needed in stock, so I went with the new style drive. I'm rebuilding my carb now, so no lengthy tests on the new Bendix drive.
 
supergnat said:
Do you have 1/2 inch starter shaft or 5/8 inch shaft? The bolts are different.
Supergnat
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I have the 5/8 " shaft. I took a bolt and washer off a spare starter that I had and was ready to put all back together in just a little while. With the old bolt head and washer out of the housing, life is good! :D
 
That's great news. Life is good sometimes. I was fortunate enough to find a NOS "Special Drive" for my 28 (which has a 1/2 shaft starter) and got the car back on the road.
 
I use two neodymium magnets work awesome,on the back side of flywheel,only problem getting magnet off. works great,thought had to take whole car apart.
 
I just went thru a fallen bolt. The replacement lock washer was hard to bend as it was quite thick. I beat it into position. I'm hoping the old bolt will stay at the bottom.
 
My 29 Bendix Screw broke off and I just recently find out, where can I buy the bolts and washers locally in Orange County? Do I have to change the bendix spring as well? Thanks!
 
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1929ier said:
My 29 Bendix Screw broke off and I just recently find out, where can I buy the bolts and washers locally in Orange County? Do I have to change the bendix spring as well? Thanks!
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Only if the spring is deformed, which can happen when the spark isn't fully retarded for starting.

BTW, in this age of B.S. political correctness, can we still call the spark RETARDED? :D
 
You might also consider replacing the bendix drive with one of the new "modern bendix drive" units. Bratton's has one on p.75 ($35.25) of their 2016 catalogue. This type of drive unit does away with future prospects of dropping starter bolts down inside the flywheel housing. Good luck regardless.
 
sellerby said:
I've read posts here suggesting that the modern Bendix drive is not without its problems.
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I have a modern drive and 12 volt stater. Never had a problem. I know several people that use them also. I can't recall anyone ever mentioning they had a problem with one.

More modern cars don't seem to have a problem with them... :rolleyes:
 
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Y-Blockhead said:
I have a modern drive and 12 volt stater. Never had a problem. I know several people that use them also. I can't recall anyone ever mentioning they had a problem with one.

More modern cars don't seem to have a problem with them... :rolleyes:
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This question came up before. See http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1087678#post1087678.
Since personally breaking 2 made in India barrel drives and seeing two others smashed, I have had no trouble with the Weldon brand drives made in USA, fitted in both my 6 volt cars, one of which puts a lot of strain on the starter, being 100 psi cranking pressure
SAJ in NZ
 

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This question came up before. See http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1087678#post1087678.
Since personally breaking 2 made in India barrel drives and seeing two others smashed, I have had no trouble with the Weldon brand drives made in USA, fitted in both my 6 volt cars, one of which puts a lot of strain on the starter, being 100 psi cranking pressure
SAJ in NZ
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That may be the problem. Bratton's is the only vendor that sells a USA made "modern drive. Bert's, Snyder's, MAC,s all are made off shore.
 
I had one for about 8 or 10 thousand miles, and I discovered the bolt was loose, but not broken. Due to fordbarn input that the gear isn't always a full engagement of the ring gear, I went back to the original. My assessment, for what's it's worth, is the starter needs to be pulled every ? Several thousand miles and inspected/ repaired. I'm getting " spring ready now, and that's on my list.
 
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