As I understand the symptoms:
The bendix is apparently working initially, as it engages and turns the
engine. The engine then fires causing the bendix to disengage and spin on
its own. As the engine fires, but doesn't actually start he has to wait a
moment for the bendix to stop spinning before re-commencing he operation.
This seems to me to be perfectly normal.
I don't think there is a bendix problem at all.
The solution is probably a re-tune of the engine so that it starts properly
rather than just a single chuff. And maybe a quicker reaction to release
the key (or srtarter pull) immediately it fires.
Guy
----- Original Message -----
From "David Lieb" <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, November 10, 2003 1:17 AM
Subject: Re: 73 midget whines
> > when trying to start the car it sounds like the engine almost catches
and
> then the starter just kind of kicks out and spins making a high pitched
> whine.
>
> > > Most likely a worn bendix drive on the starter.
>
> I somewhat question this diagnosis. If it weren't engaging at all, I would
> agree that it was a worn bendix, but it is supposed to kick out as soon as
> the ring gear starts driving the starter rather than being driven by it.
> David Lieb
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