Debbie: From what you describe as your issue with the starter, I believe the problem to be the bendix itself. The parts to the bendix are the helical splined shaft (in your case the starter motor shaft itself), the drive gear that mates with the flywheel ring gear, and the associated spring assembly on the end shaft. With these parts dismantled, check the sliding resistance between the gear and the splined shaft and see that it moves freely (very important!). If high sliding resistance, clean with solvent to remove any grease, dirt, etc from the shaft and gear splines. Assemble using a graphite based lubricant (ie lock ease)or similar lubricant. Any grease you put on it will collect dirt and eventually create the same issues. Let us know what you find and your outcome.

Rick: It would be beneficial to move this to the General Discussion forum

Where Are You From? Hyattsville Md

Do You own a car built by Durant? Yes

I have found there isn't any grease on starter to make the gear stick. I can easily turn it backwards by hand and the gear retracts. I'm sure when I get the car started the gear won't be an issue. The foot switch seems to be the problem causing the starter to drag. Just not enough voltage to leak through the foot switch and turn over the motor fast enough. I think I'm going to clean the distributor contacts and see if that creates more spark to the plugs. Thanks again to all who take the time to reply to everybodies posts to get the ole cars running again.

Where Are You From? Michigan

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1923 Star sedan