vinnyfish1 9 #1 Posted December 23, 2015 I have a 1984 C145 auto with k321 14hp ...The problem I have is that when its gets below 32 deg .. the starter spins bus not engage the flywheel... any good advice on correcting this issue?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,241 #2 Posted December 23, 2015 WD 40! You probably have moisture in the area of the Bendix drive. Put an incandescent light bulb close to the starter for a day to dry it and then drench the Bendix with WD 40. Hope this helps. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinnyfish1 9 #3 Posted December 23, 2015 .. so pull the blower housing and hose it down with WD then ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howie 899 #4 Posted December 23, 2015 Dirt and all that stuff gets all over the starter shaft and starter drive. The WD 40 will help clean the two pieces up. Oil on the shaft collects some of that dirt the flywheel blows around under the housing. I have pulled the starter, taken it apart and cleaned it up real good also. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinnyfish1 9 #5 Posted December 23, 2015 Thanks Howie ,I am in snow removal mode , but since it don't look I'm gonna get Rochester IN kinda snow here in Avon IN any time soon.. I think I will take your advice pull it apart and clean it up.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
