Is this what happens when you fry a starter?

[EightySeven550]

Hello all,
I have my 87 js550 (and an SJ SN) but I want to get this 550 running again.

When I hit the start button, my starter makes a fast "whirring" sound but does not spin the flywheel.

do I just need a new starter or is there an easier fix??

Thanks all in advance

 

[michael950]

Sounds like a bendix is stuck.

When the starter spins, it engages the bendix. Centrifugal force kicks out the bendix to engage and spin the flywheel. If it's stuck, it will not engage.

 

[EightySeven550]

so how do I fix it? di I need a new bendix or can I go into t he starter clean it up, knock it around and hobefully it works?

 

[DR3]

you could maybe try tapping on the starter a little bit with a hammer

 

[WFO Speedracer]

Usually you can take it out clean it up and it will work.

 

[DR3]

if that doesnt work maybe take the bendix out and soak it in some oil like ATF or something overnight

 

[guiness92]

The starter and bendix are 2 seperate parts altogether. That spinning noise, from my personal experience, is almost always the bendix not engaging.

 

[WFO Speedracer]

The bendix on this is attached to the end of the starter not a seperate part like on a superjet.

 

[Wolf Child]

Hello all,
I have my 87 js550 (and an SJ SN) but I want to get this 550 running again.

When I hit the start button, my starter makes a fast "whirring" sound but does not spin the flywheel.

do I just need a new starter or is there an easier fix??

Thanks all in advance

JUst sink it, Mine sometimes does that too, I'm ready to see how big of a bang I can get with mine and 5 gallons of Nitro Methane. :rocketwhore:

 

[Vumad]

Make sure the battery is good. A bad battery can engage the starter but not spin it hard enough to push out the part that engages. If you have a full battery, see above.

 

[guiness92]

The bendix on this is attached to the end of the starter not a seperate part like on a superjet.

ahhh sorry didnt realize it was a js550 I tent to not read things completely sometimes lol :noevil: