Small Engine Electric Starter For A Drill (How To Build)

[@glenncolliss7415]

You are one smart dude!! That is really a neat build for saving a lot of thumb and wrist injury. The wrong way is to use a direct drive drill . When the engine starts, it will take the drill beyond the rpm and thumb and hand with it. Thankyou for thinking safety.

[@michealcarney]

I'm glad I watched this. I have a high compression engine 100cc I am going to attempt to start tomorrow with a angle drill. I will rig up the same set up as you as I dont need any broken bones right now

[@timthetoolman4575]

I have used it twice. Works great and was cheap to build and in less than an hour

[@michealcarney]

@@timthetoolman4575 good to know. Thanks again

[@guyg3023]

@@timthetoolman4575 Looks like quality work, How much to build me one. I bid $25.00, is that enough? Yes I'm serious.

[@timthetoolman4575]

@@guyg3023 sorry I don’t do work for hire

[@bobsoft]

Ratcheting Breaker Bar Adapter

[@chuckclark9464]

That would be real good for everybody if everybody had a welding machine lol appreciate you showing us though

[@timthetoolman4575]

Was an easy build. You can now buy a similar tool called a ratchet adapter on Amazon for about $25.00

[@guypisapia]

@@timthetoolman4575 You mean that a simple ratchet adapter will do the exact same thing? How would you go about setting that up? Do you have a video showing that?

[@danstanescu6063]

Expensive ratchet!!! Wow There is a $10 ratchet component that goes between the engine socket and the drill.

[@timthetoolman4575]

I did not know about ratchet adapter when I built this one. I now have both on hand

[@rickgater5411]

Link Please

[@jeffreylargent5357]

, PLEASE and thank you. I would like the link and, or the part# for the small motor starter kit

[@timthetoolman4575]

The eBay info is in an earlier comment……BUT, it’s no longer available. You may check Amazon for a 20.00 tool called a “ratchet adapter “ that will work as well. Tim

[@timthetoolman4575]

Search Amazon for this 20.00 tool that does the same thing. …. ARES 36005-1/2-Inch Drive Ratcheting Breaker Bar Adapter - Converts Breaker Bar or Sliding T-Handle into Ratchet - Reversible Ratcheting Mechanism with Anodized Switch Collar

[@jeffreylargent5357]

@@timthetoolman4575 Thank you for that info I'm definitely going to get and use it .

[@Z-Ack]

But how does it clutch to freewheel? Does the started gear have a one way deal inside the bearing looking part? Or does it just cam out like the bendix normally does when using a starter like with the spring and all..?

[@timthetoolman4575]

It has a “one way deal inside” that allows the tool to free wheel once the engine starts rather than ripping the tool from your hands. You can then just pull the tool off the engine

[@daveoldaker5589]

Why not cut the extension in half & weld each to both ends so ya won't need to sacrifice a large socket?

[@timthetoolman4575]

The large socket is welded to outer most edge of the drive mechanism. The outer most edge spins separate from the inner mechanism the extension is welded to so when the engine starts.... the inner can spin separately from the outer edge.

[@timthetoolman4575]

FYI, I bought the large socket at harbor freight to keep the cost low. It was less than $ 5.00

[@daveoldaker5589]

I believe I'm correct in that the gear end is independent from the other end right? ... The gear will free-wheel in one direction & engage in the other? ... So welding half to the gear & half to the other end does the same thing?

[@daveoldaker5589]

BTW I'm not concerned with what the large socket cost ... I just thought my thinking was correct & wanted to see if it was ... This video I found shows it the way I was saying ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmK2eoSIgsRjpKM

[@lw1419]

Awesome video, I wasn’t quite sure just how that would work till I watched vid a couple times. Got a question, I believe that is a 3/8” drive extension, can you tell me the length of that? I’m assuming 6 or 8 inches. Thank you much.

[@timthetoolman4575]

It’s a 6 inch. Thanks for watching!

[@brianmartin7964]

darn its gone from eBay. Do you know of any commercial products like this?

[@timthetoolman4575]

Sorry I do not

[@MrJackson66]

Yes, just buy a ratcheting adapter for a breaker bar, out of the box it is ready to use, no welding or anything else... Pretty simple to use and no hassle of welding a bunch of crap together, lol. You can do a search on KZbin and find videos, if you don't know what it looks like...

[@buzzzkill9183]

tim thanks very much for that !

[@northwestlife_9]

The last time I tried welding was my freshman year in HS. 1977. I see a $$$$ opportunity for someone that wants to build this and sell it. Someone build one and place the link in a comment, and I'll order one. :-)

[@jaredmurray9868]

I'm curious, what is the pvc pipe for? Genny power cord or something else?

[@timthetoolman4575]

Good observation. I rolled up and keep an extra copy of the owners manual in the pvc. That way if I’m ever away from home with it and have an issue I have the manual handy for instructions and trouble shooting guide

[@jaredmurray9868]

@@timthetoolman4575 that's a really good idea! I work at a kubota dealer. Tomorrow I'll be on the lookout for one of the tubes they put on equipment! I never gave it a thought to use one on smaller stuff of my own lol! I'm sure there is a used one laying around in a junk bucket!

[@timthetoolman4575]

@@jaredmurray9868 always good to be prepared,

[@josephpang6207]

Is this much better than the Rachet adapter!!!!! Will this work counter clockwise starting????

[@timthetoolman4575]

Sorry, I am not familiar with the ratchet adapter? This works great,

[@dscottmccaig9156]

is this for a clockwise rotation engine??

[@timthetoolman4575]

Yes it is

[@diychad7268]

@@timthetoolman4575 what do you do if you have a counterclockwise engine because then it just wants to remove the nut

[@timthetoolman4575]

@@diychad7268 you would need to find a starter drive that turns counter clockwise

[@josephpang6207]

@@timthetoolman4575 does starter drive comes counter clockwise????

[@timthetoolman4575]

@@josephpang6207 clockwise only

[@luckyPiston]

Welding the washer on to retain the coil of wire is not necessary as the extension is already welded at the gear end.

[@timthetoolman4575]

The washer is just tacked in place to keep the coiled wire in place. Yes, the weld at the gear is where the main bond is made.

[@luckyPiston]

@@timthetoolman4575 Right and once the main weld is made there is no longer a requirement for the coiled up wire to keep things lined up so instead of welding it in with a washer, remove it altogether. If your weld is any good at all u shouldnt need a coiled up wire to stabilize the 6" extension ?

[@daveoldaker5589]

Why can't anyone give the starter Drive number? .... I have gotten 3 & they were all for different cars & I have purchased one for the vehicle I was told would work .... They all worked the opposite way! ... Why is this so hard ????

[@timthetoolman4575]

I put a link in the description box pull down of my video to the eBay part I used to build mine

[@daveoldaker5589]

@@timthetoolman4575 as it looks like ya found out the link is no good ... Is it possible to go into your eBay & look at the list of your purchases to see what ya purchased?

[@timthetoolman4575]

@@daveoldaker5589 great idea. I checked and found it. I also updated it in the video description I purchased: Starter Drive Airtex 2K1076 MADE IN MEXICO AND / OR U.S.

[@daveoldaker5589]

@@timthetoolman4575 thanks for the info! .... I will have to keep looking for one as I can't find any for sale right now.

[@daveoldaker5589]

I have done a little research and if I'm correct a starter drive that fits a 1970 Ford Fairlane is the correct starter drive ... Will let everyone know when I find out for sure!

[@grandcrappy]

Can we buy from you?

[@timthetoolman4575]

Sorry, not for sale as I’m not sure you can buy the starter gear any longer? Others have commented they bought something called a “ratchet adapter “ at the store which does the same thing? You might search for one of those and check it out?

[@dharmakissoon]

put a free wheel sprocket