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Tom Wesenberg · 03-02-2019, 07:16 AM

If the truck has the 1928 multiplate clutch, then you need to use the 1/2" starter with the correct early drive.
The later starters have 5/8" shaft and the Bendix drive spring has a bolt head that will hit the multiplate flywheel and do damage.

03-02-2019, 07:16 AM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: New to Model A and Starter Question If the truck has the 1928 multiplate clutch, then you need to use the 1/2" starter with the correct early drive. The later starters have 5/8" shaft and the Bendix drive spring has a bolt head that will hit the multiplate flywheel and do damage.