Hi all, My Starter motor has started spinning without engaging every now and then especially when its warm.It works ok after a few more key turns. Has anyone had this problem? and is it easily rectified or am I looking at a new starter motor.
It sounds like the Bendix unit is sticking (the gear that slides up and down the shaft). Depending on the exact type of starter, there may be a thin lightweight sping "inside" the big chunky one, these can break and cause a bit of gyp. Most likely though is that he shaft the gear slides up and down on has got dirty causing the gear to stick. Give it a good clean with carb or brake cleaner to get the gear moving freely. *Do not* be tempted to oil or grease it - more crud will stick to the lubricant and make it stick again.
Just as richard says. Had the same problem in my old girl. Sliding thing was dirty & hence sticking as I am a mechanical buffoon got my mechanic to fix it. Only cost me about $20.
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