Technical Banger Help - Model A Starter Drive (Pic Fixed)

Just broke the starter gear on my Model A engine. I want to fix/replace the drive, but this setup looks different from what I expected. It looks like the drive is reversed on the shaft. Anyone know what's going on here?

I didn't put this together originally, so I don't know what parts were used. The engine does have an aluminum flywheel.

Any help figuring out what starter drive to order would be appreciated.

 

no picture, but there is an old trick to use a v8 starter where they use a spring wound in the opposite direction. just a thought for you

 

Yep....maybe funny starter thru the Y-block days......Rusty has a great suggestion....

 

@Casual 6 Walt do you want to send me the picture and I will re-post it for you, Cheers. Mark

 

BTT - Picture should show now.

 

Why not just use the aftermarket modern Bendix?
I do.

Dave

 

After looking around, it appears I have a V8 flywheel on the Model A engine. That puts the flywheel ring gear further away from the starter & a stock Bendix setup won't engage.

Anyone have details on using a V8 flywheel on a Model A engine? Specifically what starter modifications are required.

 

All questions on how to modify the starter drive to use a V8 flywheel on a Model A engine is covered in a great article in the Secrets of Speed Society (SOSS) publication:

V8 Flywheel & Starter Conversion - R. MacHale V25.3 22-25 Jan 2016

It's copywrite protected, so I can't post a copy of it here. Reprints are available directly from the publisher: https://www.secretsofspeed.com/