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6volt to 12volt starter
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:13 pm
by captron945
The short story is I need to replace the 6volt starter with a 12volt starter. The engine is installed. How do I remove the 6volt bushing without removing the engine?
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 7:15 pm
by Gene-C
You can use a 12V automatic starter, they do not use a bushing, Autozone sells them.
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 3:18 am
by BuggyBob
Jimbo is right, buy a VW autostick starter and leave the old bushing in.
6volt to 12volt
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:48 am
by captron945
Will the autostick starter work with the 200mm flywheel??? I replaced the 180mm flywheel when I changed out the clutch.
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:01 pm
by Gene-C
[QUOTE="captron945;13538"]Will the autostick starter work with the 200mm flywheel??? I replaced the 180mm flywheel when I changed out the clutch.[/QUOTE] I believe autostick starters are 12V starters,which go 200 mm flywheels.
6volt vs 12volt
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:30 am
by captron945
Thanks, I will look at the autostick starter this weekend. Something else has me puzzeled. My buggy has a 12v battery. How can that work with a 6volt starter. Is there anything else I should be looking at. I also have an alternator w/regulator.
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 6:52 pm
by Gene-C
Your'e good to go, as a lot of people used 6V starters, but they can burn out if cranked too long. I.E. throwing 12V into a 6V motor.
6voly to 12volt
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:01 am
by captron945
I got the autostick starter today. NO shaft/bushing. I installed the starter and it works great. Thanks for all your help. ron,
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 4:50 am
by Montana-Manx
My buggy had a 6 volt starter in for 20 years with a 12 volt battery. I did change over to the 12 volt when I changed the flywheel and clutch with a new bushing to fit the 12 Volt. Also had to clearance the bell housing because on the 6 volt bell the bigger 12 volt flywheel did not fit.
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 5:56 am
by Gene-C
[QUOTE="Montana Manx;13569"]My buggy had a 6 volt starter in for 20 years with a 12 volt battery. I did change over to the 12 volt when I changed the flywheel and clutch with a new bushing to fit the 12 Volt. Also had to clearance the bell housing because on the 6 volt bell the bigger 12 volt flywheel did not fit.[/QUOTE] Some people might not understand, but you have a swing axle tranny, which are configured for 6 volt systems, including flywheel.
Re: 6volt to 12volt starter
Posted: Wed Sep 09, 2015 12:27 am
by saderus
Easy solution.....buy one of these 12V starters that is self supporting and has a 6V gear on it. No need to grind or clearance. Just did this and it solves any starting issues you might have.
http://www.kustom1warehouse.net/Imi_hig ... arter.html
Re: 6volt to 12volt starter
Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 12:35 am
by ManxManiac
In the last 6 months or so, I've bought about 6 of the "auto-stick" starters at O'Reilly's for friends & each time they were $39.99 plus $10.00 core!!! That's a great deal... hope you got a deal too!!!
Re: 6volt to 12volt starter
Posted: Tue Jan 05, 2016 3:05 am
by hillmotorsports
Michael
Could you share the particulars of what you asked for?
Year, model?
I'm sure others would appreciate the info!
Thanks