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Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by RedWing, Feb 9, 2013.

  1. Feb 9, 2013
    RedWing

    RedWing Member

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    I've read that some guys have tried using a Toyota starter. Will this work with an L Head? Can it work with six volts?
     
    RedWing, Feb 9, 2013
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    garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

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    Not with 6V.
     
    garage gnome, Feb 9, 2013
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  3. Feb 11, 2013
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    On an L-head you'll also have to replace the flywheel and bell housing with parts from an F-head for the Toyota starter to work.
     
    w3srl, Feb 11, 2013
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  4. Feb 11, 2013
    GeoffreyL

    GeoffreyL Well-Known Member

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    you should be able to have your starter rebuilt, look to companies around you that fix generators and electric motors.
     
    GeoffreyL, Feb 11, 2013
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  5. Feb 18, 2013
    babyskip

    babyskip New Member

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    I Didn't know it, but I had a F-Head Starter (not the toyota starter) on my L-head for a bout A Year and half now no problems.
    Thanks PO, I have no idea whether he changed the fly-wheel or not.
     
    babyskip, Feb 18, 2013
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  6. Feb 18, 2013
    garage gnome

    garage gnome ECJ5 welder

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    How do you know it is an Fhead starter? Late 3As used the same one I think...
     
    garage gnome, Feb 18, 2013
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