Model T Bendix repair

paulgriesse · Post by **paulgriesse** » Tue Jul 18, 2023 11:32 am

I`m trying to replace the Starter Drive Sleeve which spins freely at the head of the starter drive. This piece dosen`t want to slip off of the shaft and I`m wondering how to remove it----anyone have this problem? Seems like the shaft might be a bit distorted from years of operation---can I force the sleeve off to replace it? Thanks for your suggestions----Paul

Post by **CudaMan** » Tue Jul 18, 2023 11:46 am

It has two thin strips that are staked into a groove in the end of the Bendix, see the linked drawing.

You need to pull up the two staked strips before the sleeve will slide off. Be sure to stake the strips on the new sleeve after you install it.

https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/app.php/gallery/image/76

paulgriesse · Post by **paulgriesse** » Tue Jul 18, 2023 12:54 pm

Thankyou, Mark-----I think I`ve found those two thin strips at the end of the bendix. How to "pull up" to release the drive sleeve? Do the two holes in the end sleeve release the strips to pull them up? I can`t find the "strips" on the link you provided but note the end sleeve with the 2 holes as shown....Am I headed in the direction with this? Many thanks for your help!

Post by **CudaMan** » Tue Jul 18, 2023 1:57 pm

You'll probably need a pick or very small screwdriver to get under the staked strips and pry them up.

Here are pictures of a partially disassembled Bendix with a closeup of the staked strips.

BTW, this support section of the forum is for folks having difficulties with the workings of the forum itself (like posting pictures, how to edit posts, etc.).

Questions about parts and repairs can be posted in the general forum section.

paulgriesse · Post by **paulgriesse** » Wed Jul 19, 2023 6:32 pm

Thanks for those clear photos---mines different and the "new sleeve won`t fit. would mine be a different version? Not sure how to remove/ replace it? thanks for any input----Paul

Post by **CudaMan** » Wed Jul 19, 2023 8:31 pm

I've never seen one like that, can any other members comment?

Post by **RajoRacer** » Thu Jul 20, 2023 6:31 pm

That's an original sleeve - have to cut it off if cracked (Dremel works good) - should attempt to move this over to the regular discussion forum !

paulgriesse · Post by **paulgriesse** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 9:50 am

What do I replace it with after removal? Thanks, Paul

Post by **RajoRacer** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:38 am

Replace it with the new one - is it cracked ???

paulgriesse · Post by **paulgriesse** » Fri Jul 21, 2023 12:07 pm

A slight crack at one "flange" (kind of visable on upper flange in the photo I sent). Guess I could weld it up, but prefer to replace it----Looks like the new replacement will require some thin metal inserts at the base ? What /where can I find these? Thanks!

Post by **Jerry VanOoteghem** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 3:27 pm

paulgriesse wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 21, 2023 12:07 pm
Looks like the new replacement will require some thin metal inserts at the base ? What /where can I find these? Thanks!

Paul,

The new one requires nothing extra. Slip on the new sleeve, then simply bend down the narrow strip running between the two slits, (do this on both sides of the sleeve). This pushes the strips down, where they will engage with a slot in the Bendix shaft, preventing the sleeve from coming off. You'll see the slot once you've removed your old sleeve.

paulgriesse · Post by **paulgriesse** » Sun Jul 23, 2023 4:12 pm

Thankyou Jerry and Steve-----I`ve now got a working bendix....Paul

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