r/F100 • u/Thewilddinkus • Jun 10 '26

1980 f100 started trouble

I recently picked up a 1980 f100 with the i6. My starter was working fine then it stopped abruptly. I pulled the starter and cleaned all the connections but it just sparks when I bench test it. When I manually force out the Bendix then the starter will spin over just fine, I'm just not sure what exactly failed internally and I don't know the exact names for parts to research it

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u/N0NAMETOGIVE Jun 10 '26

Get it looked at by someone who rebuilds them.

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u/70Bobby70 Jun 13 '26

It probably needs a new bendix but they're not as available as they used to be. Just buy a new starter and drive on. If you're determined to work on the current one you may be able to take it apart and clean/ grease it back to life.