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Starter does not engage

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by JZ, Apr 14, 2007.

  1. JZ

    JZ Member

    As I am reassembling my '59 CJ5, I redid all of the electricals. Had the generator and starter rebuilt at a local auto electrical shop. (Yes, that was 2 years ago, but I had not installed or tested it yet.) So, I got to the point of trying the starter and all I got was a nice whirrrr.

    I know that the starter was engaging before I had it rebuilt. How much of the ring gear should be engaged? And, how much should the pinion of the Bendix should broject into the flywheel housing? And, how far is the flywheel gear supposed to be from the mounting face for the starter?

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    JZ, Apr 14, 2007
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  2. blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

    Have you checked the voltage you are getting at the starter?

    is the starter mounted when you are trying it?
     
    blevisay, Apr 14, 2007
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  3. JZ

    JZ Member

    Voltage is 12.7 volts

    Mounted on bell housing.

    Not even a hint that the gears are in contact...
     
    JZ, Apr 15, 2007
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  4. blevisay

    blevisay Oh Noooooooooooooooo! Staff Member

    Bendix is hanging up
     
    blevisay, Apr 15, 2007
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  5. JZ

    JZ Member

    I just had the bendix replaced, still no-go!
     
    JZ, Apr 15, 2007
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  6. okie_redneck

    okie_redneck New Member

    If anyone can help, I'm having a similar problem. My starter engages for just a second and then disengages. Luckily, my motor is tip-top, so I can usually start it after some frustration if I'm in gear. I'd prefer not to buy a new starter.
     
    okie_redneck, Apr 24, 2008
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  7. jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    you may only need a new starter (bendix) drive.
     
    jpflat2a, Apr 24, 2008
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