fourwheels0 191 #1 Posted April 28, 2014 this is on a 5.5 tecumseh from my 551. starter has had new brushes and springs installed. won't engage the bendix and seems slow spinning. do the brushes need to break in?. everything seems to turn freely. what do i need to look for or change?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,429 #2 Posted April 28, 2014 Off the top of my head I'd say the end bushings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fourwheels0 191 #3 Posted April 30, 2014 got it fixed. one of the new springs was broke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites