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28/04/2020 8:21 pm
Stuck bendix
by Rick Ludwin » Sat Oct 29, 2016 7:27 pm
After landing on a recent flight I noted a squealing sound coming from the engine at low RPM. I shut down the engine and pulled the prop through to see if I could reproduce it. I found that the Bendix was stuck in the out position. I figured my starter was shot after a one and a half hour flight but gave it a try anyway. Seemed to work fine and the squeeling noise was gone. Tried it again today and seems to work fine. Should I replace the starter,lube the Bendix, or just wait-and-see? Thanks, Rick
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Re: Stuck bendix
by JIMICS2452 » Sun Oct 30, 2016 12:25 pm
Replace it. At least have it removed and the Bendix taken apart, cleaned and lubricated. Do not use an oil based product for the lubricant in the Bendix, I have had good results with spray silicon lube.
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