Date:         Mon, 8 Dec 1997 08:10:59 -0600
Reply-To:     hseaver@DIBBS.NET
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From:         Harmon Seaver <hseaver@DIBBS.NET>
Organization: Maddog Press
Subject:      Starter/Flywheel adaptors???
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I put a '81 2.0L in my '73 westy, but because the '81
flywheel/clutch didn't fit the tranny bell housing, I used the '73
flywheel/clutch -- which was quite a bit smaller. The clutch eventually
died, so now I've machined out the inside of the bellhousing a bit
(didn't take much) and got the engine back in, it turns over by hand
fine, no clearance problems there.
     However, when I tried to start it, the starter jammed. So,
methinks, I'll use an '81 starter, and, comparing them side by side, I
see considerable difference. The shaft is a good bit longer, as is the
gear. Tooth spacing is the same, so that's not a problem. But when I try
to put it in, it won't go all the way flush (duh, the shaft is too
long), however, if I put some spacers (about a 1/4-3/8") on the bolt &
stud, I can mount it and it starts the engine quite well.
     My question is: Does anyone make an adaptor plate for this? It
works okay, but there's one hellish gap there for junk to get in which
I'd like to close. I can get one machined of course, but if they're on
the market I'm sure it'd be much cheaper.
    Please email me as I read the list via the archives. Thanx.

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Harmon Seaver hseaver@dibbs.net
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