Tractor Supply Starter drive gear

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Herb Concord Ca

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Hi, has any one installed the starter drive gear that Tractor Supply sells for a Ford tractor?
Does it fit and if so does it work OK?
I've gone through 2 "modern" barrel style drives in 3 months. Want to try something different.
The car is 12Volts with a 12 Volt starter.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Regards,
herb
Concord CA
 
Take a close look at the teeth on the ring gear, if they are worn the drive will not mesh as easily, there will be more shock loading.

--my opinion--convert back to the reliable 6V/original bendix, I havn't had to do anything to mine for 35+years when I put in nos bolts and locking tabs on a drive I found in the trash --it has even survived the abuse of using the starter to drive the car out of the garage the few times it hasn't started right away.
 
I bought a Case tractor starter at a swap meet a few years ago because it has a mint Bendix drive identical to the Model A.

I agree with Kurt, an original Bendix works great. Just make sure the helix isn't rusty, and has a coat of very light oil, and make sure the lock tabs and bolts are in good condition and correctly locked in place.
 
Did you convert the starter to 12 volts? I think Synder sells a conversion for 12 volts. The starter may not hit as hard with the conversion.

I agree with the other two posts. I have the original 6 volt system and it works fine.
 
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