Help needed wif 6v starter

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Mar 2005, 9:36 pm

#323861

Hi all,
Was wonderin if you can get a 6v startermotor rebuilt into a 12v???
Has anyone had this done ?? how much did it cost.?
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4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 22 Mar 2005, 10:06 pm

#323889

probably cheaper to buy a 12 volt one and change the bush

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Chewy Fahrvergnugen

889 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 22 Mar 2005, 10:14 pm

#323900

running with a 12 flywheel?
I think you can replace the solenoid and pinion gear with 12V items, and keep the motor 6V with 12V running through it.
If its on a 6V flywheel you can put a 12V solenoid on it so it doesnt gang rape your ring gear.
and yea Id just buy a 12V one.

[Edited on 22/3/2005 by Chewy]

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Mar 2005, 11:42 pm

#323958

If You are going to keep the 6 volt 180mm flywheel,
just change the solenoid to 12 volts....
the starter motor will handle 12 volts OK...
I've seen them last for many years...
I suppose it depends on the condition of the teeth on the pinion & ring gear though...

6 volt starters should be fairly easy to come by, so You could always have a spare, just in case....

I've never heard of anyone having a 6 volt starter rewound to 12 volts....

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empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Mar 2005, 10:43 am

#325585

Yeah i know about changing the flywheel and all that , am trying to avoid that . Found out i can get it rewound / rebuilt and made into a 12v but may have to take mortgage out on house to pay for it!!!
As far as 12v solinoids go the starter i have has a WAY diffrent solinoid it would be like fitting 6v wheels to a 12v car ... dont fit!
thanx for all yo input
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