Everything inside is rusted really bad. My bendix (?) drive is in sad shape. Are all the little bits of spring from the bendix? or something else? I soaked the bendix in WD-40 to clean it and it works much better, but I am wondering about the thrust washers . . . I suppose they are seperate and not connected to the bendix? I think the rust has fused them to the bendix. I have thought about placing it in the ultrasonic tank for a bit, or would I be better off getting a new unit off of Ebay (tons of them there).
Also do I need to the the two bushings out of the cover and engine? or just leave them fused where they are with heavy amounts of lube?
Do I need to prepare the new gasket or just put it on and tighten the bolts down?

SLG
(in the process of replacing all fluids in his SP500 along with other repairs)

 

Well, I re-assembled it and gave it a whirl and it works, but I will have to wait and see how long it goes before it won't engage without being tapped.

The new radiator sensor kicks on the fan again and now I need to re-assemble the front end. Kind-of like the way my Sportsman looks without all the stuff on the front end.

Now to do the gear boxes, fronthub, and engine oil change.

SLG
(that green stuff in the raditor does not taste like green cool-aid)

I am just kidding and I do not condone the drinking of any ATV fluids.