<VV> Bendix Not Engaging

[Harry Yarnell]

I beg to differ Herr Smitty. The bendix (starter drive) is a 'common' 
failure on Corvairs.

harry yarnell
perryman garage and orphanage
hyarnell1 at earthlink.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Smitty Smith" <vairologist at verizon.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2007 6:27 PM
Subject: <VV> Bendix Not Engaging


>
> Smitty Says:  Clyde a bendix failing is a very unusual happening for a 
> Corvair.  Don't want to wish any ill luck on you but if it is an automatic 
> then it is much more likely that the starter ring gear on the torque 
> converter is worn and the starter drive is only engaging it part of the 
> time.  Best of luck to you
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