Starter question, maybe it just needs serviced????

hotrod53

hotrod53

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The previous owner said that the starter would not stay engaged, it kicked out early making it hard to start sometimes. I found that the bendix shaft needed to be cleaned and lubed. I have however noticed on the wind down when I let the key go, it sounds like a dry bushing. Maybe I need to remove the starter and lube the ends of the armature?? If that is the deal, maybe he wasn't getting a full spin due to a dry bushing???

Ever have one of these apart on a '77 Merc 500 Thunderbolt 4 cylinder?

Your thoughts?
 
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