The funny noises coming from my engine happened to be an exploded bendix which had locked itself completely on, in the process bits of metal from it have destroyed one of the magnets on my flywheel, somehow the stators are still ok! If anyone has a flywheel/bendix, I'd be interested.
Just out of interest, where is the factory place for the earth strap to be attached? I've got a Wave Blaster, as have a few mates, all of theirs seem to be attached to the starter motor, where as mine is attached to the lower factory exhaust bolt. An auto electrician mate (and SJ owner) reckons that's stupid, as every time the starter motor is engaged, the curcuit would complete through the bendex, flywheel, etc. Where is it supposed to be earthed?
Wouldn't it just earth thru the body of the starter? I don't think it makes a huge difference - But I think the stock place is on the back of the starter.
You would think so, but for some reason my mate didn't seem to think so. Odd, I wonder why mine was moved in the first place.
hi, I have a 2nd handflywheel, if you want to contact me... teeth show a little wear, it was taken from a 701 and works sweet as. Strongly, stronglysuggest buying bendix new and genuine parts... or setting yourself up for a repeat problem - I did use the cheaper version previously and it only lasted 18 months - bashing round in there wrecking crank seals when it gave way.
