Rick, It is the old original heavy bendix starter. Never had a problem before. Do the new htgr starters bolt right up? Any changes have to be made? Who makes a good one to use? Maybe time to turn this one in to an anchor for my fishing boat!
While the old original Bendix Drive starter motor is heavy and looks tougher than nails...... the technology is completely outdated by now.
All of the torque is generated at/by the large diameter armature and housing.
The pinion gear (which is a Bendix component) is thrown out by quick armature torque against the steep spiral shaft splines.
A low battery situation will usually not allow the armature enough quick action to throw this gear out into the ring gear.
These are also AMP hungry!
Yes... if you find a direct replacement for your engine, the HTGR unit will bolt right up.
FYI.... the Chrysler car company began using a gear reduction starter motor in the 50s.
They were ahead of the times.
BTW... if you tack weld the ring gear to the flywheel, heat the two up a bit first, and make sure that you select the correct material for the tack weld.
Try to make these multiple tacks and at a somewhat equal separation angle.... perhaps every 45 degrees or so.
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