The starter on my 57 car sometimes wont stay engaged & spins out, especially on initial engagement. Recently, my battery was low & it spun out violently with a great crash. The low battery problem has been fixed as the charging system wiring was showing a lot of resistance. Any suggestions on a fix appreciated..    

Paul

g'day paul

mate i would check that the bendix spring on the end of the drive hasnt busted also check the drive moves freely backwards & forwards & isnt really loose on the drive screw thread check to see if the teeth era not to worn also check the ring gear teeth for excessive wear bendix drives had a habit of this problem of disengaging.

moz. geelong victoria australia.

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you can replace the old type starter with 1970 or newer ford starter , I most will work, the old ones, used to kick out all the time.  bolts right in, makes life alot easier.  

Po ol Davie

Sparta , Tn.

Paul,

         Get hold of Auto Electric, think they're under links in this site. Get one of his gear drives. Problem is over. Also easier for old arms to hold in place while threading bolts in, weighs about a third of the originals.

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

I have been useing one of those hi torque starters for over 3 years. It's an other good improvement.  Gerry

Lake Forest California  5th inf 77 Armor Div. VN 68/69

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Mongo; Is the 1970 & later starter a FE 390 unit? I recall now something about that in Y-Block Magazine... Thanks to everyone that replied   

Paul