Starter motor pinion/ Bendix gear not engaging with flywheel

mate everytime i have an issue with a boat over the last god knows how many years i can always find a video with a solution from you, legend!

Anybody know why my starter gear likes to come up and knick the running flywheel at higher speeds underway?

The only video that explains it in detail sir 👍👍 thank you 👍

The pinion only spins in one way, the other way it locks. My starter pinion spins both ways hence it can't crank the engine. Need to replace the starter

Thank u, sir. You just got me unstranded on the river!

Oh, boy! I am so grateful for this video! Hopefully, you have shown me how to fix my Bendix problem on my Electric Start lawn mower. Thank you.

eXCELLENT EXPLANATION OF THE SPECTRUM OF SYMPTOMS FROM A SIMPLE GUMMY GREASE SCENARIO. tHANKS MATEY.

Thank you for taking your time and explaining this. I’m having an issue with my Jeep. So this really opened my eyes to how to fix it. Cheers.

Mercury 500 50hp circa 1972 outboard had this same problem. After cleaning and lubricating did not fix it, I pulled it apart to find that it does not have a ratchet mechanism inside. It uses a solid rubber tyre that when compressed and I assume some centrifugal force is applied, it grips the inside of the casing. Lubrication is what caused the problem. I cleaned all traces of lubricant and used Electrical Contact Cleaner to ensure everything was dry with no residue. Put it back together and it cranked the motor like brand new. I don't know if my Bendix is genuine Merc or after market. Hopefully this helps some folks out there. Thanks Dangar Stu fort all your amazing videos.

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Great great video. Explanation was as clear as can be.......this is the best video of this type that I have ever seen. Keep up the great work. Wish all videos to explain and understand concepts were this clear. Great job.

This is exactly what is wrong with my mower. Thank you for explaining it so well. I actually learned a lot.

Perfect. Thank you

Looking for advice: We are having the exact issue shown in your video, however, our starter is on our riding lawn mower. We took your advice about cleaning and lubricating, but we are still having the same issue as before. Any suggestions as to what we can try now? Thank you!

Thank you! This was my exact problem.

Great camera work joe

You’re the man. I just ordered a new starter. Fried one after an unplugged tether issue. I’m going to rebuild

So what happens if the bendix gear comes out, but still doesn't engage the flywheel? Got a brand new starter, not supposed to have shims, it's for a newer chevy. Bench tested it and everything. It works, bendix comes out it just won't engage the flywheel.

Great job explaining it to a novice like mw!!

just got back from boat launch. worked 2 days ago. got to boat launch and starter gear wouldn't go up. hooked up boat and drove home. gonna try this. thanks

You are an absolute Legend!

Great info! Had mine stick yesterday. Thanks

This video is worth watching. Solved my problem with this same issue. I searched for a few days and finally came across this video. Best move I did. Thank for sharing your video

Excellent. Clear and well demonstrated. 👍

Fucking A Got An New Starter Solenoid Carburetor For A 50cc Gas TaoTao Scooter And Now It Want Turn Over? What I Can Do Now? Everything New?

Some folks grease it, I think that attracts grit and becomes a paste. I like the "Clean it, apply dry lube" better.

Spot on video, easy fix and worked perfectly. Thanks for the clear explanation too

I'm not sure if you can answer this. I starter motor started failing when engine was hot. Intermittent starts. So I replaced the starter and it started car with massive clunking and banging. I exchanged the first starter and the same result with 2nd replacement. I then compared starters with original and notice teeth on original are far less aggressive. About 15 degrees difference. Is it possible my original starter wore in a way that now the flywheel will only accept the original gear. Honda crv with 530k by the way the 3rd replacement looks identical to first two and came from a different rebuilder. Also can I swap the bending gears? Please help. I'm desperate and depressed. Mind ypu I can replace a honda starter in 25 minutes now.

Thanks!

What could cause the gear to get hung up on the starter ring gear?

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God bless you for this help. I almost buy new starter. My question is can I clean it and lubricat it with w40? Or a carburetor cleaner?

I got a unidentified johnson looper motor , it says OIS 2000 under the cowling so i think thats the year , cant see the starter bendix , pulled starter , fished bendix out of there , and one circle clip ? Is there anything else holding that bendix on ? A washer or something , circle clip seems like it would pop off wothout a lock or something , my evenrude stsrter has a nut , but it bolts different

Great video! Thank you

Thank you.

This is the best video i have ever seen for this subject. Love how it covers the mechanical process of how starters operate and why they might not. I have never seen or been taught a more in depth teaching!!!!! THANK YOU

Can the bendix when worn be flipped over to use the better side? Will it work? Anyone?🙏

I know this is an old video but I feel like I just got an awesome, free technical lesson from mechanics school! Thanks mate, you are such a great teacher. You should be doing training sessions at TAFE or something 😂

You definitely should be a college teacher, great video and explanation easy to understand.

Thanks Danger Marine. I have a 1998 Polaris Indy Classic which has a worn Pinion/Bendix gear. I’ve never replaced one & had no idea how, Until I watched your video. Thanks for sharing, thanks for teaching me. Cheers mate

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Thank you, very well explained. Now I finally understand. The Best video on this topic.

This is what I have been looking for. Thanks so much 🙏 🤙🤘✌️👍

Thank you for explaining this. My bedix, as the engine starts, retracts only partially which then stops the engine from starting. I will take it apart, clean and lube and see what happens. Thanks again!

Great info thanks, failing solenoid internal contacts can also cause problems aswell.

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Great video! I have an old Audi which has an on/ off problem: either it only clicks, or it starts just perfect. The battery has been checked and the starter motor was rebuilt by a seasoned professional, bench tested of course and demonstrated to me. Still the problem persists. Any leads? Thanks.

I have a problem that the spinning gears moves up to high. what happens then is that it stops spinning and sounds horrible. the starter motor is three weeks old. I have taking it apart but i cannot figure out what could be wrong. everything looks fine. Any suggestions?