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Old 05-09-2013, 10:12 AM
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Starter - Early Model

I'm looking for an early model starter. All I really need is a bendix gear, so even if the starter motor isn't working I'd be interested.

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Have you called Moyer's and see if they have something there to help you out? I only saw the new starter in the catalog but you never know unless you ask.
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+1 calling MM

I once called on a hope and ended up buying a part for a carb that was not listed in the catalog. Saved me the price of the whole carb. It can't hurt to try, the worst thing that can happen is that they won't have what you want.
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Thanks guys. Talking to Don was the first thing I did. This was his response:

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Parts for the Prestolite (or Autolite) starter are increasingly difficult to
get. You might try taking yours in to a local automotive alternator/starter
repair shop and see if they can repair it for you.
I figured I'd give this thread a shot in addition... Couldn't hurt, right?
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Hey Cappy,
An old style starter just landed in the back of my truck...
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Alternator shop here in town says they can also beef up the alternator to a higher output of 80-100 amps, whatever I want.

Any reason not to do this since I am having the alt rebuilt anyway? FYI, it is an API 55amp alternator (manuf 2007).
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JQ, how are you spinning the alternator? With higher output, you may need a bigger belt. I think MMI has a pulley that accepts a wider belt, for the acc drive.

I mounted my 100 amp on the PTO at the flywheel.

something to consider
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I'll go over that with the alternator folks. They do a bunch of marine applications so hopefully they know a bit about the A4.

Mine is currently hooked up with the standard drive belt behind the water pump.
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Alternator shop here in town says they can also beef up the alternator to a higher output of 80-100 amps, whatever I want.

Any reason not to do this since I am having the alt rebuilt anyway? FYI, it is an API 55amp alternator (manuf 2007).
Yes, the stock alternator drive position will not allow an alternator to deliver beyond 60 amps because you simply cannot spin it fast enough. If you have the shop put on heavier windings the alternator may oveheat itself attempting to put out a greater amperage. It depends on the charging curve. OTOH, moving the drive to the front of the engine offers other possibilities.
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