Bendix 2 speed help

[Siestabikes]

long story short. i swapped the 2 speed from one bike to another. it worked on the previous bike and also in the work stand on the new bike but test riding it doesnt change gears. would the number of turns of the bell housing plunger on the rear axle matter?

 

[ricobike]

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Bendix manual 2 speed hub | Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965

Can anyone give some info about this hub. It came off of an Evans Colson matador. It is a Bendix 2 speed manual hub. It has a neat break lever style handlebar shifter. Were they widly used/rare? Did other makers use them? Are these hubs any good? Would you consider using them on a bike...

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