Re: Getting it to rotate
Yes, it will work fine on any engine or flywheel for the Model A. I made mine from a 5/8" shaft and large nut and later starter end plate with a broken mounting ring, and a 5/8" pinion from a broken Bendix. I used my cutoff wheel to grind off the pinion gear, then welded it to the shaft which was installed through the end plate. Be sure the end plate has a good bushing before you weld it. I didn't install a grease zerk because it won't do much turning.
BTW, if you notice the alignment ring (that fits the hole in the flywheel cover) is thin on one side and thick on the other side (engine side), this is what sets the starter away from the flywheel a little to make up for the larger diameter pinion. Both pinions however are still 10 tooth gears.
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