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8/15/11, 9:38 PM |
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Starter System for a midget
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Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 44 |
Hello
I am looking for a stater system for a midgt. I would prefer the type which attaches to the rearend rather than the motorplate. But will look at all options Any help appreciated Paul |
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8/27/11, 9:34 PM |
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Re: Starter System for a midget
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Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 44 |
Ok lets try another angle
Does anybody here have any knowledge of starter systems for midgets?? Either engine plate mounted or rearend mounted?? Any info will be appreciated |
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8/28/11, 5:26 PM |
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Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 207 |
I had a system I intended to put in my vintage VW powered car. It was built & used in the Chicago area during that short period of time USAC mandated self starters. It had an alumium flywheel with a high torque starter motor and a multi-plate [3.5" diameter] clutch with hyraulic throw-out bearing. The car was too tight to fit it so I sold it to a Kiwi company which was considering designing something similar.
A couple of friends put Tilton systems in vintage cars. They are pricey units based upon the Silver Crown unit. Expect to part with $1500 or more. I just saw a rear cover mounted unit today. The new owner searched long and far before finding it on E-Bay. While I like self starters [we have one on our Buzzard-Focus] but wonder how well they would do on high compression motors. The Scream Focus system has been reliable but I am warned parts are hard to get, particularly the spline shaft that goes into the clutch. Also the bronze bushing for the crank. That is all I know about midget starters. |
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8/29/11, 5:26 AM |
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Thanks gearguy. Its for a vintage midget application. We run a little less compression and dont tell anyone but but even a little less on the cam as well to make it more driver friendly as we arent trying to win the next feature race!!!
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Last edited by wheelnut; 8/31/11 at 4:18 AM. |
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8/29/11, 10:02 AM |
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Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,393 |
Paul, I built a few, rear end mounted starters, just so you could start the engine, and not have to put the car all together to do so. I didn't have any luck selling them in the surrounding area, so I ended up, putting them on ebay, and they all went to Aus or NZ. I think I still have a parts list, and maybe a drawing or 2. Bob!
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8/29/11, 1:46 PM |
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Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 290 |
What engine-rear end combination are you using?
I put a starter on my V8-60. Bart |
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9/2/11, 6:58 PM |
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Chevy II / halibrand
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