Re: 73 midget whines

A sluggish bendix will do the same thing. Have an old Ford flathead that 
did it until I took it out and cleaned and lubed 'er a little after that 
it's been fine for the last 30 years.

Dave

David Lieb wrote:

>>when trying to start the car it sounds like the engine almost catches and
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>then the starter just kind of kicks out and spins making a high pitched
>whine.
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>>>Most likely a worn bendix drive on the starter.
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>I somewhat question this diagnosis. If it weren't engaging at all, I would
>agree that it was a worn bendix, but it is supposed to kick out as soon as
>the ring gear starts driving the starter rather than being driven by it.
>David Lieb