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Leinie · 01-15-2004, 09:22 PM

How difficult is it to put a new gear on a starter ? My flywheel is shot so I am replacing it, I also want to replace the gear on the starter cause I'm sure it's trashed as well.

70ChevyLongbed · 01-15-2004, 09:25 PM

I think starters are too cheap to bother... IMHO I just replaced mine and at $35 it was too quick to bother taking the old one apart.

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Leinie · 01-15-2004, 09:27 PM

1 baby boy, 1 mommy that doesn't like money spent on truck, Hoping for baby #2, I got more time than money!

70ChevyLongbed · 01-15-2004, 09:28 PM

Then take 'er apart and let us know what's in there!

jhow66 · 01-15-2004, 09:31 PM

Just ask for a starter bendix for your model starter.

cableguy0 · 01-15-2004, 09:35 PM

the bendix is probably going to cost 15 bucks not to mention at least 30 bucks in aggrevation fighting the starter. you can get another one for 30 or 35 bucks. not to be a jerk but heres whats going to happen i would almost bet on it. in about two weeks after you have the new bendix in the starter your starter is going to quit working. it always happens this way

Quagmire · 01-15-2004, 09:41 PM

got a local shop around that rebuilds starters/alternators? i would check with those guys, they might sell you one pretty reasonable.

walker · 01-15-2004, 09:50 PM

Just did that last weekend. Took one from a bad motor to fix one with a bad bendix. Pull off the solenoid, remove the two long screws and pull the nose off. There is a washer that slides off then a little cup sorta thing that goes over a snap ring. Tap the cup thingy towards the brush end of the motor, this exposes the snap ring. It is just a round wire that you have to finess off with a screwdriver, it's not a snapring with the eyelets so it is a little more difficult to get off. I think I expanded it a little with a pair of needle nose pliers. R and R the bendix and reverse the procedure. You may also consider looking at the brushes while you are in there.
All in all it was worth it. I now have a starter that cranks good, has new brushes and is as good or better that and cheapie rebuilt one. It cost me nothing and "a penny saved..."

Leinie · 01-15-2004, 10:08 PM

Thanks Walker-- I've had all the $40 starters i can stand. This one really cranks , is under a year old and the headers have not fried it. It's just that I want a new starter gear with my new flywheel.

krue · 01-15-2004, 11:34 PM

Replace the Bendix, it's easy and cheap enough. Just don't get one from Autozone, they are junk.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-15-2004, 11:43 PM

i agree with those who say get a new starter a NEW starter its waaay easier to just change out besides youre set for a while that way if you replace just the wheel you never know when the rest of the starter will crap out

**passthebuck** · 01-16-2004, 02:32 AM

replacement of the bendix is easy, just be sure & ask for the heavy duty one - its my understanding that BB starters got bendis's with 5 clutches inside instead of 4 (less slippage is good!)

OhioDan · 01-16-2004, 05:52 AM

One more thing to think about? Make sure your replacement bendix gear has the correct amount of teeth to mesh with your flywheel. Itsa b*tch to get it back together and find out they're not compatible. Good luck.

jimfulco · 01-16-2004, 07:34 AM

Get a new snap-ring for the starter drive. They are easy to bend when removing them, & sometimes they don't want to bend back to shape. Might look into new bushings & brushes while you've got it apart, too.

70ChevyLongbed · 01-16-2004, 10:44 AM

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Originally posted by Leinie
Thanks Walker-- I've had all the $40 starters i can stand. This one really cranks , is under a year old and the headers have not fried it. It's just that I want a new starter gear with my new flywheel.

Is it under warranty? Most of the auto parts stores here sell them with at least a one year warranty, with an option of a five year warranty for the $45 starter.

Just another thought...

01-15-2004, 09:22 PM	#1
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	Replacing starter gear? How difficult is it to put a new gear on a starter ? My flywheel is shot so I am replacing it, I also want to replace the gear on the starter cause I'm sure it's trashed as well.

01-15-2004, 09:28 PM	#4
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,266	Then take 'er apart and let us know what's in there! __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

01-15-2004, 09:31 PM	#5
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Just ask for a starter bendix for your model starter. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

01-15-2004, 09:35 PM	#6
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	the bendix is probably going to cost 15 bucks not to mention at least 30 bucks in aggrevation fighting the starter. you can get another one for 30 or 35 bucks. not to be a jerk but heres whats going to happen i would almost bet on it. in about two weeks after you have the new bendix in the starter your starter is going to quit working. it always happens this way __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

01-15-2004, 09:41 PM	#7
Quagmire A splendid one to behold Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: moore, ok Posts: 251	got a local shop around that rebuilds starters/alternators? i would check with those guys, they might sell you one pretty reasonable. __________________ 67 swb 02 wrx

01-15-2004, 09:25 PM	#2
70ChevyLongbed Howzit?!? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 1,266	I think starters are too cheap to bother... IMHO I just replaced mine and at $35 it was too quick to bother taking the old one apart. J __________________ Jason Hawaiian-J 70 Longbed, 307, Edelbrock Carb 1404, Edelbrock Intake 2101, Dual Roller Timing chain and gears, 214/214 cam, Comp Roller Rockers, dual Flowmasters. 1999 Chevy Tahoe 2004 Mini Cooper S 71 BMW 2002 - Sold

01-15-2004, 09:27 PM	#3
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	1 baby boy, 1 mommy that doesn't like money spent on truck, Hoping for baby #2, I got more time than money!

01-15-2004, 09:50 PM	#8
walker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: north of Phx AZ about 30 miles Posts: 698	Just did that last weekend. Took one from a bad motor to fix one with a bad bendix. Pull off the solenoid, remove the two long screws and pull the nose off. There is a washer that slides off then a little cup sorta thing that goes over a snap ring. Tap the cup thingy towards the brush end of the motor, this exposes the snap ring. It is just a round wire that you have to finess off with a screwdriver, it's not a snapring with the eyelets so it is a little more difficult to get off. I think I expanded it a little with a pair of needle nose pliers. R and R the bendix and reverse the procedure. You may also consider looking at the brushes while you are in there. All in all it was worth it. I now have a starter that cranks good, has new brushes and is as good or better that and cheapie rebuilt one. It cost me nothing and "a penny saved..." __________________ Andy,Phx AZ '67 C-10 (Ahhh, done at last. Well there is that disk front end I want to put in and...) "23 C-Cab-sold '48 Ford 8N tractor(still working) '67 Scout(Now on the road) '70 MG B.-sold

01-15-2004, 10:08 PM	#9
Leinie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Posts: 2,613	Thanks Walker-- I've had all the $40 starters i can stand. This one really cranks , is under a year old and the headers have not fried it. It's just that I want a new starter gear with my new flywheel.

01-15-2004, 11:34 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Replace the Bendix, it's easy and cheap enough. Just don't get one from Autozone, they are junk. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-15-2004, 11:43 PM	#11
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,297	i agree with those who say get a new starter a NEW starter its waaay easier to just change out besides youre set for a while that way if you replace just the wheel you never know when the rest of the starter will crap out __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-16-2004, 02:32 AM	#12
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	replacement of the bendix is easy, just be sure & ask for the heavy duty one - its my understanding that BB starters got bendis's with 5 clutches inside instead of 4 (less slippage is good!) __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

01-16-2004, 05:52 AM	#13
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	One more thing to think about? Make sure your replacement bendix gear has the correct amount of teeth to mesh with your flywheel. Itsa b*tch to get it back together and find out they're not compatible. Good luck. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

01-16-2004, 07:34 AM	#14
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Get a new snap-ring for the starter drive. They are easy to bend when removing them, & sometimes they don't want to bend back to shape. Might look into new bushings & brushes while you've got it apart, too.



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