Starter problem

arcturus · Jul 10th, 2021, 16:14

Hi, when the engine is cold the Bendix doesn't always engage the flywheel to turn the engine over for two or three attempts. OK when warm. I suspect that some lubrication is required after I have cleaned the shaft, what should I use,copper-ease, graphite etc?
Advice welcome.

Bob Meadows · Jul 11th, 2021, 11:50

A very "light oiling" or graphite powder should do it- I would avoid any form of grease as it can pick up dust/dirt.
Bob.

arcturus · Jul 11th, 2021, 13:21

Can' find graphite powder locally so a pencil will have to be offered up in sacrifice!

That should do the trick!

Bob Meadows · Jul 11th, 2021, 14:37

Got my last one from https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/lubricants/7031086/

Seems good value with delivery included.
Regards Bob.

arcturus · Jul 11th, 2021, 16:40

As luck would have it I found some graphite oil in the back of the garage.That and some of my graphite powder should do the job. If not its back to the head scratching.

Job done,all A OK

Jul 10th, 2021, 16:14	#1
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Yesterday 08:17 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Starter problem Hi, when the engine is cold the Bendix doesn't always engage the flywheel to turn the engine over for two or three attempts. OK when warm. I suspect that some lubrication is required after I have cleaned the shaft, what should I use,copper-ease, graphite etc? Advice welcome. __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

Jul 11th, 2021, 16:40	#5
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Yesterday 08:17 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	As luck would have it I found some graphite oil in the back of the garage.That and some of my graphite powder should do the job. If not its back to the head scratching. Job done,all A OK __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine Last edited by arcturus; Jul 11th, 2021 at 19:37.

Jul 11th, 2021, 11:50	#2
Bob Meadows Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:17 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: STANDISH LANCASHIRE	A very "light oiling" or graphite powder should do it- I would avoid any form of grease as it can pick up dust/dirt. Bob.

Jul 11th, 2021, 14:37	#4
Bob Meadows Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:17 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: STANDISH LANCASHIRE	Got my last one from https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/lubricants/7031086/ Seems good value with delivery included. Regards Bob.

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