Installing Starter Drive (PD)

I just received my PD starter drive and am wondering how to get the pin through the hole. I know I read something about sticking it in my pit and pushing down on it until I get it in. I also remember reading someone made a point out of the pin and got it in that way.

Any help would be appreciated!

Thank you,

PJF

I did the combination of clamp and file. It worked like a champ. Got it installed and Susie started right up!

Thank you,

PJF

Howsomevers; the modern "clutch" style Bendix drive is well worth the slightly extra cost.

Tip: use yer left armpitt to remove and install yer Bendix drive. You doubt? Gently clampy yer starter UP-side-DOWN and PRESS down with yer pitts to relieve spring pressure on split-pin keeper. Then with hammer and nail, drive out the split-pin keeper. Simple, ea?

TIP#2: grind/file a "point" on yer keeper for eazier re-insertion upon re-installation

This is from me:

To remove the starter, unscrew the bolts out of the block & put nuts on one of them. Otherwise, the starter comes apart. Not fatal, but not fun either. Then, loosen the two bolts holding the oil filter canister to the block, remove the dipstick, and keep the starter close to the block while pushing the front of it down and lifting the back up. Sometimes you have to remove the drain petcock as well.The bendix is behind the flywheel; your job is to get it over the flywheel. To install the starter, keep it close to the block while pulling the front of it up and pushing the bendix back into the hole. The bendix has to go behind the flywheel; your job is to get it over the flywheel. Grinding out an egg shape at the 2 o'clock position before you put it back will make your life easier. While installing the new clutch-type bendix is challenging for some folks, you will be pleased w/ its performance.

Lastly, while the starter is off, polish the block & starter mating surfaces w/ sandpaper to insure a good electrical ground between the two.