Starter wont mesh with flywheel

[dirtdiver]

I need some HELP. My 96 SPX ran great last time out shut if off in the water and when I tried to restart nothing. Towed it back and when I got home I heard the starter turned but would turn motor over. I replaced the solenoid, same thing starter turning but not hitting the flywheel. So I rebuilt the starter with new brushes and seals, I didn't replace the spring or bushing on the shaft of starter. Hooked starter to 12v spun fast but wouldn't throw the front gear out. So I put starter into ski yesterday and same thing again, wouldn't engage into flywheel. What am I missing do I buy a starter? Is there something in the motor that causes the starter to engage with the flywheel??

I really need some help

Thanks
David

 

[Dr Honda]

The Bendix gets slung out by inertia. SO... if it's not coming out... then its just bound. Take the starter apart, and grease the shaft

 

[dirtdiver]

Man I am glad you replied I am pulling my hair out and I am bald. Do I need to remove the gear and spring and totally take the bendix out? All i did was pull the shaft complete and replace brushes etc. The rebuild kit came with spring and bushings that I choose not to use? I guess I should put that stuff on?

David

 

[KyleB]

I agree with the Dr. The Bendix is just hung up. You will need to use those parts to get it to work properly especially the spring.

 

[dirtdiver]

Is this difficult to take the clip of the shaft and replace the bushings? I am wondering how to put the new clip on since the clip isn't complete round? I assume the large bushing is in front and I can't figure out where the smaller bushing goes I guess I will find out when I open the starter again.

David