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My starter spins rapidly when I turn the key however the gear is not engaging the flywheel noticed some smoke coming from it when the starter was turning.....is there a fix for this other than replacing the starter..... appreciate any help.
Lube the bendix shaft. Use a very small amount of a light grease. I used to use a drop of a light oil, but I read that it's better to use grease because starters can fail after enough oil seeps down to the brushes.
Lube the bendix shaft. Use a very small amount of a light grease. I used to use a drop of a light oil, but I read that it's better to use grease because starters can fail after enough oil seeps down to the brushes.
Just in case you don't know what a bendix shaft is, it is the shaft the starter gear that should engage the flywheel is on. LOL. Bendix isn't even on my spell checker so probably not a common term anymore although correct. Best of luck. Rick.
