Starter bendix

[motorplex88]

Acquired a 76 model FXE with FL garb a few days ago. Need to get a new bendix. I can't say that I have ever bought one. Are there certain units better than others ? I gotta get this fixed to be able to line out carb and timing issues. I have kicked on this b*#ch enough. I'm getting to old 🙄

[guppymech]

My original bendix crapped out last fall and I bought a All Balls bendix 79-2109, it's been working perfect this spring.

[motorplex88]

Thanks. I'll check it out

[Burnout]

There are some Brazillian units being made that have shown a good service life.
Brand name is Zen.

[packrat56]

 I been using zen with good luck,
Look for the 6 roller, it's a little larger od.
If I use any brand of 5 roller they poop the bed
in a short time

[guppymech]

I'm remembering the All Balls one being made in Brazil also and the roller clutch is a little larger in diameter than the stock bendix but it fit fine.

[motorplex88]

I ended up calling California Phil. Actually not sure what brand he is sending but it's on the way. Thanks for the info none the less.👍

[Burnout]

Changing the primary oil regularly helps the starter clutches to last longer.

They are a ramp and roller deal and wont tolerate any dirt or debris, any garbage that gets in the bendix cant get out because of the shield.

[motorplex88]

Yup, I'm thinking that probably assisted in the failure of this one. The primary is not isolated and when I pulled the outer primary it was nasty on the inside. I believe I'll isolate it while I'm messing with it to keep that crap out of the engine oil.

[turboprop]

Acquired a 76 model FXE with FL garb a few days ago. Need to get a new bendix. I can't say that I have ever bought one. Are there certain units better than others ? I gotta get this fixed to be able to line out carb and timing issues. I have kicked on this b*#ch enough. I'm getting to old 🙄

Spragg is the gold standard of starter clutches.

http://www.spraggusa.com

[billbuilds]

Acquired a 76 model FXE with FL garb a few days ago. Need to get a new bendix. I can't say that I have ever bought one. Are there certain units better than others ? I gotta get this fixed to be able to line out carb and timing issues. I have kicked on this b*#ch enough. I'm getting to old 🙄

Spragg is the gold standard of starter clutches.

http://www.spraggusa.com

     @ $168.95 each it would seem more like the platinum standard. Ouch

[motorplex88]

Wow! At those prices it might make a fella look at that kicker a little longer   

[Burnout]

And that $168 unit will fail just as fast when it gets debris in it.

[One4Tone]

..usually if all checks out lack of gas will make it a struggle starting a shovel