| wlobb | -- 03-06-2026 @ 1:01 PM |
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Hi, I'm getting ready to install my rebuilt starter on my 8BA and I see this diagram comes with it. It's a little vague. I got the instructions (See photo, please) It says allow clearance for the larger drive. Has anyone done this? How much is enough? Do I want to grind just enough so it will fit in? Do I need to allow room for play and slap? The outer ring on the modern Bendix isn't a whole lot wider than the original grenade type. Has anyone done this? Thanks, Bill This message was edited by wlobb on 3-6-26 @ 2:01 PM
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| carcrazy | -- 03-06-2026 @ 5:04 PM |
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Is it possible for you to replace the new larger Bendix with the one from your old starter?
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| 51504bat | -- 03-06-2026 @ 5:22 PM |
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Several years ago I was able to install a starter with the new style Bendix in an 8ba without grinding but it was a real PITA. And it was in a 1940 1 1/2 ton truck which allowed me to wiggle the starter more than say a 1/2 ton. Don't know if that made a difference or not. Based on that experience when I needed a new starter for my '39 p/u with an 8ba I ordered it from Joe's Antique Auto Parts. The new starter came with the new style Bendix. At the same time I bought an original Bendix. Joe only charged me the difference in price between the new Bendix and an original style one which he kept. It wasn't a big deal since Joe said the starters weren't shipped with a Bendix installed. He took the loose new style out of the starter box and replaced it with a USA made original style one. ______________ No signature
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| wlobb | -- 03-06-2026 @ 6:55 PM |
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I probably could, but it's a knockoff. I'd like to use the new one.
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| carcrazy | -- 03-06-2026 @ 8:38 PM |
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Third Gen has a Bendix like the original. https://thirdgenauto.com/product/new-1928-53-ford-starter-drive-and-bendix/
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| wlobb | -- 03-07-2026 @ 2:39 PM |
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Senior, Thank you for that. I think I get one!
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| flathead4rd | -- 03-11-2026 @ 9:57 AM |
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I tried a new starter with the new style bendix on my 50. Did all the grinding necessary etc and got it in. Started it the first time and worked OK. Second time I tried to start it the new Bendix hung up. Got it loose by rocking the car in gear. Tried to start again and it hung up again. Had to pull the starter this time to get it loose. Took the new style starter drive off and replaced it with an original starter bendix and haven't had any problems since. My personal opinion is don't use the new style one. Too much work involved and not worth the effort.
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