Engine turns over good with spark plugs out. Bendix seems to kick out {with spark plugs in} and will not start. Had battery checked, changed starter clutch gear and also have changed ring gear for high compression engine 10.5 to 1 piston. Fourth time in 2 yrs and still having starter problems. Does this mean the bendix is good or bad?
I have an 03 FLSTC, same issue. Went through four starters before 70k miles. Problem solved when I had both the gear reduction and compression releases installed. Have 40k miles on my fifth starter and no problems.
High compression engine needs compresssion release plugs. Thats why it turns over easy with plugs out. Have compression release put in your heads
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Does the engine move at all with the plugs in? I remember a time with older model v8s when starters would go out all the time because of a timing chain problem. If a chain guide were loose or the nyon was worn off, It take too much to turn over the motor.
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