1983 Black Max 2.4 200 Starter bendix not disengaging

[maineidyl]

Working on a project motor, serial number 6392691. Trying to get running for my son. Starter was grinding and sticking in the up position when tested. Replaced starter with new. New starter is engaging, turning motor over perfectly. But the Bendix does not disengage. Took off the power and ran directly to starter to bypass the solenoid. Turns motor over, but Bendix still stuck in up position. Even when power is removed, bendix stays up.
Any idea what would cause this? When I put new starter on the bendix would pop right back down. Does the motor need to start to kick down the bendix ? Battery is showing 12.2 volts. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance
Tom

[JOE54]

some fine toothed flywheels use different drives need to be sure your drive matches flywheel

[EuropeanAM]

And keep in mind that the drive gear may remain engaged/up UNTIL the engine fires/starts.

[JOE54]

+1 forgot to answer that sorry

[maineidyl]

Good to hear. I was hoping that could be a possibility. Just removed the advance module. Checking for spark in all cylinders and then doing sync and link. Was just suprised that the bendix would not slide down when starter was turned off.
Thanks
Tom