Sailman 1,302 #1 Posted Tuesday at 03:26 PM Started my C-120 the other day to move it so I could get to implement. Started fine. Went to move it back later in the day and the starter spins but does not extend into the motor or engage with engine gear. Any suggestions? Starter rebuild needed? Any removal advice? Thanks. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 62,119 #2 Posted Tuesday at 03:45 PM Couple of thoughts, 1) voltage received by starter is too low to spin the starter fast enough to move the bendix gear. Loose or corroded battery cable terminals or battery needs charging. 2) the bendix gear or shaft could have son accumulated crud that is nor allowing it to move freely, 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,794 #3 Posted Tuesday at 05:55 PM (edited) 2 hours ago, Sailman said: Went to move it back later in the day and the starter spins but does not extend into the motor Rotate the starter gear so that it will move out with your hands. Once it is out lubricate the worm gear with dry graphite powder. (I do not suggest any type of liquid be used to lube it.) Most of the time this will cure the issue. In a pinch I have used a pencil to lube the worm gear, pencil "lead" is mostly graphite & clay. Edited Tuesday at 05:56 PM by Achto 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,572 #4 Posted Tuesday at 08:00 PM I clean the Bendix gear and spiral shaft with brake cleaner. If that fixes it, then I lube with graphite or lock-lube. The starter is easily removed by taking off the two 3/8" bolts into the block, and the wire to the lug. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailman 1,302 #5 Posted 8 hours ago Great advice! Put jumper battery on, no change. I got the bendix to move with screwdriver then lubed the shaft with dry silicone. Back in action!! Thanks to all the comments 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
