What part of the starter is responsible for meshing with the flywheel Flexplate?
The bendix gear is designed to extend and mesh with the flywheel when the ignition key is turned to the crank position, and then retract when the ignition key is released after the engine has started.
What makes the flywheel turn on a starter?
The starter is an electric motor that spins a small gear; that small gear then spins the flywheel making the engine turn over.
Where is the starter located on a car?
From memory, the starter motor spigots onto the bell housing and so is well located radially and the single bolt only has to stop the starter motor from backing out of the housing or from rotating. As long as the starter is seated into the bell housing, alignment should default to the correct position.
What’s the best way to set up a starter?
Solution #2 (Ford only): Confirm that your starter was designed to work with your transmission. Ford uses two different offset starters, depending on the transmission being used. Solution #3 (Chevy only): Confirm that your starter was made for your flexplate or flywheel.
How does the Bendix gear on a starter motor work?
This video is all about the Bendix gear on a starter motor. This is the gear that rises up and engages with the ring gear around the flywheel. When things go wrong with this gear it can not rise up or disengage before the motor is started. This video looks at how these gears work and how to fix them when they go wrong. Loading…
What does the flywheel do on a car starter?
Check your flywheel. A flywheel is a large and heavy wheel that is between the transmission and engine. The starter pinion gear engages this wheel to make your car engine crank. Remove the starter motor and set your transmission gear to neutral. Rotate the crankshaft manually using a ratchet.
Solution #2 (Ford only): Confirm that your starter was designed to work with your transmission. Ford uses two different offset starters, depending on the transmission being used. Solution #3 (Chevy only): Confirm that your starter was made for your flexplate or flywheel.
Where is the solenoid on a car starter?
The starter solenoid is located on top of the starter. When you turn the key, it is the starter solenoid that pushes a plunger inside the starter motor, pushing the pinion towards the flywheel. Use a jumper wire to ground the solenoid to a bolt. Start the ignition and listen for sounds coming from the solenoid.
What to look for when your car starter won’t engage?
The starter pinion gears engage it to start the engine. What you should be looking for in a faulty flywheel are worn or damaged gears. While the car is on neutral, rotate the crankshaft using a ratchet. As you move it, watch the behavior of the flywheel.