I have a 1953 GMC 1/2 ton pickup. The system has been changed to 12 volt but the start is still 6 volt. The starter is a foot push type. Lately I have been having a problem with the starter grinding when I step on it. I removed the starter, the gears seem to be fine but I noticed when you push the drive gear out by hand it does not twist like other starters. My question is, does the bendix drive on this type of starter supposed to twist as it moves toward the flywheel.
