WD 45

Ted in NE-OH · Jun 27, 2016

I think the ring gear has shifted on the flywheel and now the starter gear can't engage it. Haven't seen that happen before.

Jim Phelps · Jun 27, 2016

I had an old CA that the ring gear was worn out and not enough of the teeth left to engage, had to replace it.

old · Jun 27, 2016

Only way to be sure on that is to pull the starter off and have a look see to see if it has moved or if the teeth are bad. My WD45 some times when I try to start it the starter just spins up but does not engage the ring gear. Been doing that ever since I got it some years ago

KY AC · Jul 2, 2016

Stater drive is bad or teeth on ring gear bad

Aaron SEIA · Jul 2, 2016

It would have to slide back towards the engine for that to happen and that is physically impossible. Pull the starter. I'd bet either the bendex is bad or the teeth on the ring gear are bad...or both. If you are cheap you can flip the ring gear. Don't think the gear is more than $50. Have to pull the engine to do it.
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