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Hey Guys,
Replacing my bendix drive on 31 Chevy Sport Roadster.
Do one need to lubricate the bendix drive pinion gear / sleeve with oil or grease or leave dry?
Lost my maintenance manual, appreciate your help
Regards
Awie
I would oil it with engine oil. That's just my opinion, not from any printed service info.
Mike
Many Miles of Happy Motoring
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@35mike The previous bendix had some oil on it and it got sticky over time, guess dust and grime draws to the oil
@oukar Given the way we use our old cars today, I think it would take a loooong time for dust and dirt to corrupt a cleaned and oiled starter drive. My cars have to drive on 3 miles of gravel road every time they make a round trip from home. I have no issues with gummed -up starter drives. At the same time, I will say that I have removed a lot of starters with a dry drive and no evidence that they were problematic. Good luck.
Mike
Many Miles of Happy Motoring
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