Electrical: Stude V8 reduction gear starter

[vetteson]

So I have discovered a reduction gear starter that works with my modified 289 V8 standard shift, 162 tooth flywheel. It is composed of an existing motor and solenoid (Denso?), and a 9 tooth gear. They machine the aluminum mount/adapter. At first I had problems with engagement of the starter gear and the flywheel, so they machined a 5/8" spacer that positions the gear into the correct position. The outfit is "Snap Rebuilders" in Salt Lake City. It is expensive, $350. They advertise a starter on their website as being for the "56 Skyhawk", but that is not the right starter, they assemble the correct unit separately. Check to see if they intend to incorporate the spacer into the starter. The fellow I worked with is LaVerl.

[Mark L]

Sorry, I'm not versed in starters. What's the benefit of having a reduction gear? Does it turn the output gear and flywheel faster?

[PackardV8]

Sorry, I'm not versed in starters. What's the benefit of having a reduction gear? Does it turn the output gear and flywheel faster?

Smaller and lighter, mainly.

jack vines

[62 Lark]

Thanks interesting. My buddy adapted an indexable starter (sold by Summit Racing ) to his 1928 Pierce Arrow, dump truck. So much easier than hand cranking it. I'll see if I have a picture of it, to post here.

[vetteson]

Smaller and lighter, mainly.

jack vines

And more space for headers and access to motor, also modern and more starting power.