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.