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redbelly52 · 12-02-2013, 07:16 AM

Forgive me for this ignorant question, but I am away from home and do not have my starter in front of me.

Are all 1930 Model A starters equipped with a 5/8" shaft?
I am needing to order a rebuilt one today, and the page specifies that this rebuilt starter has a 5/8" shaft. Just need to know if that's stock. I believe my old starter is stock and need to make sure the Bendix drive will fit.
Car is still 6 volt system.
Thanks for any input.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 12-02-2013, 07:17 AM

Yes, order the 5/8. The early starter had a 1/2 inch shaft.

Willie Krash · 12-02-2013, 10:37 AM

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Just a thought, ordering a starter can be expensive, have you thought about a starter shop? They really are tough starters. Now I'm biased as I own such a shop.
Most of the ones we see aren't that bad off. Just a thought.
Also we are very busy and it isn't work we seek but do it locally if they are not in a hurry.

12-02-2013, 07:16 AM	#1
redbelly52 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 13	Starter shaft size on 1930 model A Forgive me for this ignorant question, but I am away from home and do not have my starter in front of me. Are all 1930 Model A starters equipped with a 5/8" shaft? I am needing to order a rebuilt one today, and the page specifies that this rebuilt starter has a 5/8" shaft. Just need to know if that's stock. I believe my old starter is stock and need to make sure the Bendix drive will fit. Car is still 6 volt system. Thanks for any input.

12-02-2013, 07:17 AM	#2
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,516	Re: Starter shaft size on 1930 model A Yes, order the 5/8. The early starter had a 1/2 inch shaft. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

12-02-2013, 10:37 AM	#3
Willie Krash Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Phoenix, Oregon Posts: 661	Re: Starter shaft size on 1930 model A Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Just a thought, ordering a starter can be expensive, have you thought about a starter shop? They really are tough starters. Now I'm biased as I own such a shop. Most of the ones we see aren't that bad off. Just a thought. Also we are very busy and it isn't work we seek but do it locally if they are not in a hurry. __________________ Mike Stitt "A business that make nothing but money is a poor business." -Henry Ford