I'm a new poster and happy to be here. I've just acquired a BX 23 (600hours) with FEL, MMM and Backhoe. On occasion (too often) the bendix extends during starting and just hits the ring gear. After a couple of starting attempts, it meshes and all is good and away I go.
Looking at the bendix gear end, it appears in good shape and without any deformity or burrs. It also extends freely with just the return spring pressure as expected. I have seen other posts where the owners speak of a loud click and they seem to think it is in the starting circuit, but I know my issue is this non-mesh of the two gears.
I'd appreciate any suggestions, the next step is the local auto electric guy, but, I'd like to fix it myself...
Thanks,
greg
Looking at the bendix gear end, it appears in good shape and without any deformity or burrs. It also extends freely with just the return spring pressure as expected. I have seen other posts where the owners speak of a loud click and they seem to think it is in the starting circuit, but I know my issue is this non-mesh of the two gears.
I'd appreciate any suggestions, the next step is the local auto electric guy, but, I'd like to fix it myself...
Thanks,
greg