Mini-starters

the 6 volt starters can take the voltage no problem the business end is what causes the trouble, the cog has double the torque and voltage behind it so slams into the ring gear hard and chews away at it untill eventually the teeth wear back, also the small return spring and its thrust washer was only ever designed to have 6 volts so when 12 volts hits it , very soon the little spring disintebrates and often the bigger spring behind also breaks, all in all a 6 volt starter running on 12 volts is very destructive to itself and the flywheel ring gear, the suppliers have started selling so called 12 volt versions of the 6 volt starters these are a con , they are still 6 volt starters but with 12 volt tags riveted on, dont believe what i say, try one and you will soon see  

Robert,

Might I suggest you start your own posting outlining exactly what you are looking for? You have interjected into more than one thread in your quest for the starter you are looking for. This thread is about mini-starters, which you apparently have a disdain for. Several of us use them and do not have the same concerns you have expressed.

Regarding the products sold by Willys Jeep Parts, several of us have purchased parts from them. I personally have never had a problem with them and they appear to me to be a reputable supplier of parts. Before disparaging something they sell, I would suggest contacting them and discussing what he is selling. When it comes to these vehicles, none of us know everything. Who knows, maybe he can assist you in solving your problem.

Micah

I am with you on the starter , i shouldn't criticise it even when i have seen evidence of more than one failing prematurely, the noise they make is very modern like a Kubota tractor so I dont personally like the sound they make , also the high torque they turn out is not as gentle on the ring gear as  a conventional non reduction starter would be especially if the ring gear is a little worn already, Its the reduction gearing that doesn't in my mind need to be on it but I guess it is an easy starter to adapt for different vehicles especially because the support bush in the bellhousing is not needed but then all the stress has to be taken on the end of the starter and the cog is only supported at the starter end not the tip of the shaft like the standard jeep design, If you would rather i didn't post any more stuff i will respect that and quite understand If you have one of these starters, my posting could then feel quite insulting