| wlobb | -- 03-06-2026 @ 1:01 PM |
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Hi, I'm getting ready to install my rebuilt starter on my 8BA and I see this diagram comes with it. It's a little vague. I got the instructions (See photo, please) It says allow clearance for the larger drive. Has anyone done this? How much is enough? Do I want to grind just enough so it will fit in? Do I need to allow room for play and slap? The outer ring on the modern Bendix isn't a whole lot wider than the original grenade type. Has anyone done this? Thanks, Bill This message was edited by wlobb on 3-6-26 @ 2:01 PM
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| carcrazy | -- 03-06-2026 @ 5:04 PM |
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Is it possible for you to replace the new larger Bendix with the one from your old starter?
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| 51504bat | -- 03-06-2026 @ 5:22 PM |
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Several years ago I was able to install a starter with the new style Bendix in an 8ba without grinding but it was a real PITA. And it was in a 1940 1 1/2 ton truck which allowed me to wiggle the starter more than say a 1/2 ton. Don't know if that made a difference or not. Based on that experience when I needed a new starter for my '39 p/u with an 8ba I ordered it from Joe's Antique Auto Parts. The new starter came with the new style Bendix. At the same time I bought an original Bendix. Joe only charged me the difference in price between the new Bendix and an original style one which he kept. It wasn't a big deal since Joe said the starters weren't shipped with a Bendix installed. He took the loose new style out of the starter box and replaced it with a USA made original style one. ______________ No signature
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| wlobb | -- 03-06-2026 @ 6:55 PM |
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I probably could, but it's a knockoff. I'd like to use the new one.
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| carcrazy | -- 03-06-2026 @ 8:38 PM |
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Third Gen has a Bendix like the original. https://thirdgenauto.com/product/new-1928-53-ford-starter-drive-and-bendix/
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