Swear57 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Dose anyone know where I can find this starter bendix spring. It measure 2 & 3/8 across & 1 & 1/2 long. It goes on a 1929 Seagrave Fire truck. I had it running today. This truck is for sale. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old buicks 2 Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Try Tom VanMeeteren 402-359-5762 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swear57 Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 Thanks I will call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swear57 Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 Thanks I found a spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steam Wizard Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Hi, I have a 1912 Seagrave with the same starter Bendix spring problem. Could you point me in the right direction to find another. It has a Delco starter but has a gear reduction and the Bendix is on the flywheel side or the Seagrave reduction unit not the starter itself. The dimensions are approximately 1 3/8" inside diameter and 2 3/8" outside diameter. I have enclosed photos to assist. I'm looking for a replacement, or a source to repair the broken "ear". Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldford Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) I may have some, I'll check today and get back to you... Frank I just checked, all dimensions are the same, but mine spring winds clockwise, yours counter clockwise. Sorry. Edited July 28, 2021 by oldford (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steam Wizard Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Thank you for checking, it is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 You might try Steiner: https://www.steinertractor.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwgISIBhBfEiwALE19Sefng55HsrqQJ4h2Fgj-OmVSD_m4ZgfaCEzzRXopY3JoaskbAiFCgBoCPU0QAvD_BwE It sure looks a lot like Allis Chalmers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Tierney Posted July 28, 2021 Share Posted July 28, 2021 It might help your search if you post the Delco starter # and/or any number on the reduction unit if separate, as same setup may've been used on other such engines in other makes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 wickwire starter springs: Seagrave 1929 - 1941 starter- DR 374 / 443 / 483 / 578 USE SPRING NUMBER SS8R ///////////////////// OLDFORD MAY HAVE THE CORRECT SPRING, AS YOUR PICTURE SEEMS INVERTED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldford Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 (edited) If you want to try my spring, we can deal. If you find out it is wrong, just send it back for full refund less shipping. Frank Since your spring appears to be broken, are the mounting ears on the same side, or opposite? Mine are on the same side. Edited July 29, 2021 by oldford (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter R. Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 There are at least 40 different LH and RH Bendix starter drive springs. Do it once and do it right - post the starter number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagefinds Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I have quite a few Wickwire Spencer springs but I don't see an SS8R,anyone know what an SS4R fits? They all end with R or L,I presume left or right winding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 SS4R fits many, many cars. too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter R. Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 On 8/10/2021 at 5:01 AM, sagefinds said: I have quite a few Wickwire Spencer springs but I don't see an SS8R,anyone know what an SS4R fits? They all end with R or L,I presume left or right winding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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