The simplest solution for you is to buy a 6 Volt starter (post an ad here in the swap meet.) That way you won't destroy the starter bendix or the flywheel gear. I don't believe Dan''s statement that someone swapped the bendix for a 6V one is possible. They're quite a bit different.

Maybe someone will swap you a rebuildable 6V starter for your 12V starter.

Last edited by klhansen; 08/11/2025 6:00 PM.

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