Re: original starter drive

Posted by Wayne Parker on March 20, 1997 at 13:54:33

In Reply to: Re: original starter drive
posted by Bob Johnson on March 20, 1997 at 12:40:54

: Wayne,
: I think you are talking about the two bolts that hold the spring to the Bendix drive.They originally had a lock tab washer to keep them from "unscrewing" themselves.
: You may never have problems with the bolts staying at he bottom of the bell housing. If you want to get them out there are several methods.You can use a magnet to remove them.Either tie it to a strong string and fish for the bolts or stick the magnet to the flywheel and rotate the engine to get the bolts (DO NOT start the engine with the magnet on the flywheel).You can also slap some heavy grease on the flywheel and rotate the engine, the bolts should stick to the grease.I have also heard that a small child's arm is small enough to reach in and get the bolts. Good Luck.
: Bob
Bob:Thanks for your response.I may try the magnet idea.I do have the lock tab washer clips you refer to.The part # A-11383 is another separate part that covers about 1/4 of the spring at each end and is supposed to strengthen or reinforce it and prevent bending of the spring screws.There is a picture of it on page 571 in the "Model A Ford Service Bulletins"Also the part is listed in the original Ford Parts Price List.I haven't really compared an original drive to the reproduction ones available today.Perhaps they are made differently.Probably most people have replaced their original starter drives with the repros anyways.

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