Farmall A starter

7lazy77 · Jul 19, 2010

Went to start my A to do a little mowing & the there was NOTHING when I pushed the starter. Took the starter off & it appeared that the bendix (? not quite sure of the exact name) wasn't recoiling back. So I spun it back & mounted the starter again. It started right up. Started it a couple more times & then it did it again. Is there anything I can do to "loosen" up the recoil in the starter? Would a little wd-40 help at all, or do I just need to get a new spring? Thanks

Andrew Z · Jul 19, 2010

Spray some tri-flow, silicone in the rails the starter gear rides on. Moving the bendix back and forth a few times while spraying, should fix you right up. WD40 is ok just if that is all you have though too.

Andrew

Janicholson · Jul 19, 2010

It is usually necessary to replace the starter drive to make it a permanent repair. A clutch type drive replaces the original and works better, longer. Jim

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