Starter drive repair question

[19Fordy]

I have 5 of the Folo-Thru Bendix Drive Bendix starter drives that fit Ford Y-Block engines. They don't work as the pinion and barrel end with the gear (that engages the flywheel) does not spring back after engine starts.

I would like to take them apart and repair them, if possible. However, I was told that these type Bendix drives must not be disassembled and that the entire unit must be replaced.

Does anyone know if these type starter drives can be repaired rather than replaced? Seems like a waste to throw away 5 of these items. Here's the link:
https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...e27d475928604d
Thanks, JIM
Here's another photo with starter attached.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/16807293917...Bk9SR9yy3Z2JZw

 

[1930artdeco]

neither pic comes up for me but if it is the crimped together style starter I don't think you can repair them-think.

Mike

 

[Gene F]

If 5 of them will not disengage, something is wrong. As in they have the wrong number of teeth, or the flywheel is on backwards, something.....