Small Engine Starter Drive Setup THIS WORKS GREAT!

[@joshstansberry9103]

I miss people like you I'm older now if whatever reason time happens life happens they're all gone so I find You video very refreshing

[@wyattoneable]

You have a lot of knowledge and the guts to try anything. It makes for some great videos. I like to learn new stuff too and there is no shortage of that here!

[@2jeffs1]

I thank you so much!

[@spelunkerd]

Totally agree. I love watching creative minds at -work- play.

[@renebourbeau1671]

Wow just about missed this one all together. Sure was glad to see you toying around again. Best wishes, cheers.

[@gilgingras5599]

Your channel is what makes KZbin great. Glad to see your on the mend. Keep on making quality videos.

[@PaulThomas-qo9vy]

Glad you're still kicking! Thanks for sharing your knowledge & insight. Keep it coming.

[@joeneedles531]

Hey Jeff great vid! I used to love to ticker around with any machine I could get my hands but after a divorce, a heart attack a shattered ankle and a never ending lack of ambition I don’t do so much anymore. So it was really great to see some of your videos, keep it up!

[@josephserianni442]

Get well and stay well Jeff. The world needs and appreciates you.

[@2jeffs1]

Thank you for the kindness Joseph, Jeff.

[@rootchino]

Your ingenuity is an inspiration, thank you for your videos. Even as someone who knows nothing about these topics its incredibly entertaining from start to finish. Best wishes for a fast recovery and keep with your passion!

[@tomwatson2430]

Respect from the United Kingdom pal!, you probably saved me from injury because I was gonna use a normal drill to get my 200 cc 4 stroke go cart to start because the pull cord is broken and I think it’s also flooded so I have been struggling to get the thing going and it used to get started on the first pull.

[@OneLegged-honda-mechanic]

I really enjoy every one of your videos. Just remember your wheelchair is temporary. I am in a wheelchair permanently. It's not so bad for me because I still have one leg to stand up and work under the hood and have a midrise lift that my wheelchair fits under. I've been working on cars professionally for 23 years, after I was injuried if been working in my wheelchair for 9 years and have adapted quite well. I can still do everything I used to be able to do in my wheelchair at my home shop, even heavy work. Stay positive my friend as it's the best way to overcome an obstacle. My home shop is much smaller than yours, but it is as organized and well thought out as your shop. I really like your ideas

[@2jeffs1]

I so much enjoy reading the comments. I like how positive you are which is the best answer to all encountered. Thank you for stopping by, Jeff.

[@dogsplantscarsneatstuff176]

Your attitude is an inspiration! Keep wrenching.

[@chuckb.5076]

Thanks for the education. Much appreciated. You're looking much better. Glad to see.

[@burlingtonbill1]

I'm just trying the idea for an electric starter for lawn mowers. Loved your enthusiasm & creativity !

[@ricardoguerra9411]

Love the 350X, I have a 83 200X and a 82 250R. I stumbled on to this channel today. . Your invention is really cool.

[@whoolph]

Glad to see you out in the shop tinkering . . . . the body may be broke and healing, but the mind needs exercise . . . Rog

[@2jeffs1]

Thanks, You bet!

[@kerryhuston3669]

Right on man.. so very glad to see and hear you again. God bless you and yours and thanks for sharing. The best on KZbin. In my opinion. Good to visit with you.

[@2jeffs1]

Thank you Kerry!

[@kmcwhq]

Good to see your still kickin........well not kick startin but......hey..... Nice elect start solution.

[@not2fast4u2c]

It is a neat looking new drill....and a good idea on starting your machines ...Stay Safe and get well soon ....

[@zacharymulcahy4821]

Thanks for the video, hope you get better soon, and the shop video you made helped me a bunch with ideas to set up my own shop, thanks again and stay warm, I'm located In Updated ny and it's stay to get cold. Have a great day

[@2jeffs1]

Will be doing a more detailed shop tour some time in the future which will cover the one of a kind widgets and things.

[@tonycazares9717]

Welcome back glad to see your doing better..

[@nashguy207]

Always get excited when you have a new video. I think you should make videos on all the projects you do. You don't give your self enough credit sometimes you come up with some great ideals so please make more videos. Here's wishing you a speedy recovery. have a great week. God Bless!!!

[@2jeffs1]

Appreciated! Thank you very much, Jeff.

[@j.bennett2485]

That three wheeler is awesome!

[@Wydglide]

Jeff... You just made a subscriber for life! I spent way too much time on a ATC back in the middle 70s.... And yes got my nose bloodied more than once riding wheelies. I can already tell you like taking stuff apart but may I suggest AVE KZbinr he takes drills and tools apart regularly quite interesting goes into debt with the explanation of the electronics. 😀🇺🇸👍

[@2jeffs1]

I quit doing wheelies now after my broken leg deal :) Thank you for the tip but.... yes I do watch him. He is beyond smart and one heck of a comedian to keep one listening!

[@phooesnax]

Great stuff Jeff! Glad you are healing. You Sir are a clever guy. Much respect. Jim

[@2jeffs1]

Thank you Jim!

[@mrdavidurquhart]

You’re very cool. I would love to live next door and see your successes first hand. Thanks for making your videos.

[@Superduty_59]

Hey Jeff Dewalt has a new line of tools called Flexvolt. The batteries can be used on any Dewalt 20v tools. It's a 20v/60v battery. More mA on 20v tools or standard on 60v tools. They are pricey but maybe they could be used on your project. By the way there is also an adapter that lets you use the newer 20v batteries on the older 18v Nicad tools.

[@BronxWoodworking]

Love it! Great job! Hope you're feelin better!

[@benniedonald]

Torque wouldn't be changed by voltage or current. Get a starter and modify it to run your tool you made. Weld a handle on it and you will get the Torque you want. Oh and wear insulated gloves. LOL Love the video. I am relying on an electric wheelchair myself so I understand the frustration.

[@thomasbroach5236]

You Sir, are an inspiration. Keep up the great work.

[@2jeffs1]

Thank you Thomas!

[@Ryan318l]

Don’t you hate when a great video ends??! 😢 well that’s how I felt when this one ended. Love your videos. You also remind me of one of my great uncles who passed away as well, and oddly his name was Jeff too.

[@2jeffs1]

Had to stop by Ryan and say thank you for the kind thoughts, Jeff.

[@Ryan318l]

2jeffs1 I just wish I knew you in person because you seem like a great person!!

[@tiitsaul9036]

Thanks for sharing. I'm using similar contraption to start my lawn mower. Lawn mower is a lot easier to start than the trike, and I use old primitive cordless drill without any protection circuit in it and a small lead acid battery.

[@2jeffs1]

Can picture that! Another nicely creative idea...

[@John54321Doe]

I knew exactly what I needed to make something like this up, but I never would have known about the starter drive part that is fairly cheap and easily found in an old auto parts store. Thank you for posting this.

[@rogeroconnor5182]

glad to see your on the mend,i spent 20 hours in the emergency room 2 weeks ago because i swelled up like a balloon. heart condition and retaining water doesnt mix,and yes doctors do not like to commit to much. in fact i have to sign a waver anytime i am in the hospital basically saying if i die from a procedure they are not responsible..... kinda like buying a 500 dollar car off Craigslist,lol.

[@2jeffs1]

Jeez Rodger. One (me) seems to take feeling good for granted until.... When I hear what some folks are going thru these days as we all get older, wow.

[@rogeroconnor5182]

when i was in my 20,s and 30,s i never even thought about stuff like this,once i hit 40 thats when things started to change. one day at a time is all we can do

[@ricochetey]

Just be happy that we dont have health care like Britain.

[@ScriptRUs]

Thank you 😊 you saved me from spending sooo much money on a new starter for my side by side. Now I can save up while still riding on our trails.

[@MoondyneJoe]

Having spent a total of a year and a half in full length plaster casts (21 major knee op on both knees, ,26 weeks for right leg tib and fib, and also broke right leg a second time and a cartilage out of right knee all this from 1975 - 79) i can empathize with your being in a chair at least it is better than crutches in summer ! take care Jeff

[@2jeffs1]

OMG - that is horrible. When I hear what some people go thru I think it is awesome where they still stay in good spirits.

[@MoondyneJoe]

Well the way I look at it Jeff is I am saving a heap of people a heap of pain add to the leg problems and I have 13 degenerated Disks in the back, Stomach ulcers from taking anti inflamitories, Active arachnoid cyst in the brain, Arthritis, have been through 4 rounds of Radio therapy since 2007 (for sub cutaneous marginal zone B cell lymphomas that have turned multi focal ) and recently been diagnosed with Diabetes ,people say those like us who suffer chronic pain are brave, I dont think so , each day is just another day to get through ( grin another day in paradise Lol) when it is all you know how can you define what is the norn? Tony

[@CSSIandAssociate]

Hi Jeff, My other half Susan is having a Titanium Hip Operation on the 8th of November 3 month recovery time. When the Insurance flips next year round two on the other hip. Love your videos keep up the good work.

[@chipwright6193]

Glad to see that you are on the mend! Hopefully the doctor will turn you loose soon. I always look forward to your projects. I can't help finding out what's inside either.

[@martymurphy9627]

I always enjoy your content. Hope you have a quick recovery.

[@2jeffs1]

Getting antsy to be back to walking. That day can't come quick enough.

[@WSmart1]

Here’s a thought Jeff. Try a little different technique in how you apply the drill. When you hit the button, hold loosely on the drill and let the handle slip or rotate a bit before you catch it firmly, kind of clutch it by hand. Not too loose. You don’t want it to get out of hand. But that way the drill is moving when the sensor checks and maybe it adds a little zip on the initial punch too. Loved that shot of the bird on the silo. Really captures a moment in Midwest landscape and outdoors when you panned out. Be real youtube, face life without the booze.

[@2jeffs1]

Interesting thought - I shall have to try that. Left the machines out in the cold all day and overnight (25 degrees) along with the drill and battery. Was surprised. Not scientific here but It seemed to work even better. Beats using the foot if it was available for....

[@jamesbarthlow1387]

Thanks for your help I’m going to build one, I have broken my Milwaukee drill twice kept breaking the same bolt but thanks to you I’ll solve the problem.

[@laneburgess1643]

I love your videos. Thanks for making them.

[@glennextra]

Great info, applies to other applications too

[@tommartyn]

Aw man! Loving that. I'm definitely going to be ripping an old starter apart now and rigging that up. The old honda's with points, if they aren't running right, its torture to keep kicking them over and over again. Its so nice to be able to sit next to it, and just spin the engine over. Thanks for that info Jeff!!!! Great video as always sir. :)

[@2jeffs1]

Hi there Tom. I have a wingnut on the crankcase plug now so no tools needed other than the drill setup. Always wanted to build one of those starter drives. Left the Honda's and drill/battery outside overnight to see how good when freezing out. Spun the engine over like crazy. Just can't get over the torque that battery powered drill had.

[@Jimwohl1960]

I’m going to make this for starting my small outboard engine.

[@Jimwohl1960]

Actually… it won’t work because although the outboard turns clockwise, you are viewing it from the opposite direction as a land engine, so using the same standards, marine engines are counterclockwise.

[@ACKCSC2024]

great video Jeff! it answered my questions. Im going to try it ! I had a fly wheel come off in my hands once on a small engine I was working on. it ended up sheering the key and rolling down the driveway. Quite the event... no blood.. :)

[@zackkasey]

Man thats a clean lookin' X you got there man! Love it! I remember years ago there was an aftermarket company named Goki that made an electric start kit for the 350x

[@BrevardCustomizations]

You would bendy benefit from s 9ah or even a 6ah. They can deliver a lot more current. Those wires you have linking the packs are likely too small to provide a benefit. But you may also be maxing out the drill. Torque test channel consistently shows that 9ah improves performance

[@AtimatikArmy]

I thought it worked pretty darn good just the new drill as you had it! Cool idea, good work!

[@2jeffs1]

Agreed ed, I kinda over engineered that one for sure. But - it was educational. Can't believe how powerful that drill is.

[@theshiftdrum8919]

That would come in handy on a model t crank. Save a few thumbs at least. Always love seeing the fixes you come up with for stuff.

[@trevoremerson7427]

Thanks for making another great video, your one ambitious guy with allot of talent. Keep healing up.

[@Cr125stin]

Man I always like your videos!

[@2jeffs1]

Thank you, much appreciated reading such!

[@Cr125stin]

I like them soo much I’m watching them again! Hahaha thanks again

[@xXThePointXx]

Your vids are awesome! Keep 'em comin'! You're livin' my dream!

[@roymaclean2884]

hi there my friend that was a good video there my friend and that warranty claim thing was funny

[@mustie1]

hi jeff, nice to see you getting back into the garage, tell the doc that you have physical therapy machines ready to go,

[@2jeffs1]

:>) One can't leave those machines alone overnight. Another one magically appeared the next mourning. (The GF loves road trips.) Yup, good therapy...

[@Roostertailin]

@@2jeffs1 Great video 2jeffs1! Cool to see you can get around having a kickstart. Mustie1, you make great videos also!

[@joewoodchuck3824]

That trike is an oldie. I don't recall when production of them ended.

[@RedfishInc]

The drill starter is a good Idea especially for those who may only occasionally need to start a small engine. For those who need to start engines on a more or less regular basis I think a portable starter made from a car starter and a lawn battery is more the ticket. Similar to the starters they use on formula 1 cars or racing go karts. Should be very easy to build and fairly cheap too if you use junk yard parts. Even a starter from a lawn tractor would probably turn that honda engine just fine, paired with a 7 amp hour SLA battery it would be reasonably light weight as well. Anyways just thinking out loud.

[@wardcollins9574]

The way that drill works I wonderif you eased the trigger if it would start cranking it over then speed up the drill.

[@advancednutritioninc908]

Thanks for you build !! Great idea !! Liked !! From my background in electronics, I would say the voltage drop on the hanging battery is enough to cause it to supply less than 1/3 of the current that would be possible if it had heavy wire. It looked like you used 12 gauge wire which is good for 20 amps which seems like that is ok ... but that 24 inches ( i figured 6 in x 4 - each battery for each color) of 12 g wire offers a lot more resistance than the battery that is hooked directly to the drill. In addition i guess it's the current regulator on the motor that is kicking out ... so even with a bigger battery you will probably still have the problem - i am only guessing on that :) Good Luck !!

[@2jeffs1]

Cool, 12 ga, yup. Your spot on with your thoughts. Guess I was having fun. Love those sit down jobs while chair bound. ;>)

[@advancednutritioninc908]

You have a sharp mind ... I have appreciated many of your builds over the years!! Keep it going! :)

[@WHATSUPWATSON]

Great video Jeff

[@jamesgravel7755]

That’s a good idea I was gona use a ratchet head. But I have some old starter. My Milwaukee tunes my techumseh star engine over good but it’s hard to control when it starts to remove the socket and it kicks back hard. Thanks for the idea.

[@jamesgravel7755]

Turns *

[@wiselybob7176]

Have you ever thought about selling the dog clutch starter drives? I would love to get my hands on one.

[@2jeffs1]

Sorry - probably not. Many things to tend to here daily...

[@mirriulahwaterdog]

Mate let me know if you find someone that make one. I;m still able to do work around the garden but not to mechanically minded and the arthritis is slowing me down.

[@wiselybob7176]

@@mirriulahwaterdog Is really easy to make. Just cut out the clutch from a car starter. I paid 10 dollars for mine off craigslist. Honda CRV. then i found a welder who connected a extesion and a 3/8 socket extension. He cost me 50$. all in was 80$ but its a life long tool.

[@hoagiesherlin7732]

I love the tri demon stuff man

[@SierraOne]

Keep gettin' well!!!

[@kevinedward1234]

Jeff, great video !!!!!!!!!!!! and great info !!

[@Ivan-Archer]

Great video and solved a problem for me. Thanks and keep them coming.

[@ChrisRiley3D-Everything]

Hay brother get a 12 volt starter for a polaris 400 2 stroke scrambler. it has a gear reduction drive and is about the size of a brigs & stratton starter but with the power of a car starter. then get an old 10 speed bike and rob the gear set off the rear tire. it will spin one way and free wheel the other. weld the 10 speed gear to the starter gear then weld your cranking sprocket to the other side of the 10 speed gear. now take one of your 12 volt drill lipos and wire to it with a switch. now make a small box to house all this in and you are good to go. or better than this is to just buy a hand held 12 volt remote starter like the ones the go cart racing community use to crank thee modified engines. those work amazing and would crank your atv all day no problem at all and cost you less than that big ass drill probably did! hahahah love ya bro, glad to see you thinking outside the box. i live outside the box! visit me sometime.

[@tanjaberg4525]

I have a 1980 Yamaha 250 XT. Can you give me some help on how I could retro fit a permanent electric start on to this bike. I am not quite heavy enough to kick start it easily. I love this video and the way you think. Hope you are up and around with no pain.

[@Carhartt206]

I made mine with a harbor frieght halfinch drive socket wrench cyt the handle off amd tacked welded a drill chuck on the other end and made sure to keep the clockwise and counter clockwise selector free to be able to change depending on the engine and when the engine starts it spins freely just the same as the socket wrench would and it engages in whichever direction u choose and it took about 15 mins and 10 bucks to make instead of ripping apart a chevy starter i mean ur tool definitely looks nicer but mine does the job and is really strong also i found using a air tool or a corded drill it doesnt struggle or potentially ruin a cordless also at lowes u can buy these drill starters for craftsman weedwhackers the tool cost 20 bucks but is ment fir 50ccs and under

[@stretch44875]

We've got a wheel chair in shop for working under the lift. Just think, everything you drop is much closer!

[@TrySomethingsOnce]

Hello Jeff, I have to say in regard to kicking that 350X, I can tell you when they kick back and the kicker comes back and whacks your shin bone, there are barely enough words in the English language to cover the pain although there's plenty of time to say them! In case ypu haven't already had the pleasure, beware eh!

[@2jeffs1]

Yes I have... The 350x CDI box went bad, didn't know, trying to start, that sob bit me hard dead center bottom of my foot, I had tennes on. Had all I could do to walk back to the shop. Yup - nasty to the 5th.

[@Journeyman-Fixit]

Great fix Buddy! I must confess I made one a couple of years ago. I don't have the starter drive though. Thumbs up!

[@wkualum3194]

Jeff, hoping you are starting to feel better. Looking forward to a new video soon. Since you like wiring etc can you do a video on converting florescent shop lights to led?

[@2jeffs1]

I do have one. Very easy to understand, many nice comments that it was very helpful to others. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3exdH2Lp8yBZ8k

[@raymaondg5618]

Great video...The starter drive on GM turns the other way...The way I learned it is the Ford motor Lose time... Turning CCW and GM gains Time...Turning CW...which means starter drive turns opposite direction ...IDK if that helps

[@bobc.5698]

Thanks Jeff.

[@tonybaggett1984]

Liked the video before I watched it! I wonder how one of those battery powered impacts would do?

[@2jeffs1]

Hi Tony. If you meant to use for the cranking purpose the impact's are a different design to obtain the torque with a hammer effect. I did use an impact to tighten the crankshaft bolt a bit above normal where it is being turned backwards (loosen direction) to start the engines in an abnormal way... You bet, did follow your thought idea for sure!

[@Raul28153]

try holding it so the handle is not on the foot peg and use a lottle strength ot even a ppring to lighten the initial start up load on the drill. Or use an extended on that handle to increase the moment arm by which you can hold it in place.

[@ricochetey]

More three wheelers is good its like another bonus to the channel those are some minty machines!🤙🤙🤙👌👌👌💣💣💣💥💥💥😂

[@homeytoyet1886]

awesome! thank you for a great video.

[@CoreyRaines]

Look into the BMS/Protection circuit for the stall. Hope your leg gets better.

[@victorramos4686]

Buena idea yo tengo esa pieza de starter así no ay que preocuparse a que te bote la mano

[@wrenchguy]

I use 3/8" ratchet adapter, it spools up fine when engine starts before you get it removed.

[@williamburdon6993]

champion sweat shirt, welcome back to the 70s lol, I just threw away mine and my members only jacket.

[@jacksontymbres]

That gel cell that you connected up doesn't have the high amperage discharge rate like those lithium-ion batteries. The gel cell will struggle to discharge at 30 amps but the lithium batteries will produce over 100 amps or more. I learned about batteries way back when I was racing RC cars. Yep, had a few hard lessons in batteries.

[@gsr2envy]

cool video. how do you make that adapter that starts the engine. my shoulder and back hurts and i dont think i will be able to start these recoil engines on lawn mowers and pressure washers. oh i wish i was young and strong . lol

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

Interesting and informative video. Did you consider getting the Dewalt XR Brushless 3 Speed high torque 1/2" drive Impact Wrench instead of the drill/driver. Seems like the Impact Wrench would've been more suited to what you needed the tool for. Great video and a great education in power tool electronics. Tesla's interest in the possibilities of AC current is vindicated once again.

[@2jeffs1]

The bolt on the flywheel will loosten with an impact. I have to over tighten it with an impact to use that drive or it comes loose. It would need to be a LH thread. Thank you for your thoughts - just wished to get back for you trying to help out. Thank you - Much appreciated!!!

[@zivagor]

Take care buddy

[@just_inolredneck8319]

I’d love to see how u made ur starter for the drill.. we have a old Wisconsin 4 cylinder motor we r trying to start..we made a shaft kinda like for a old model a or tractor… so that way it can kick off.. we used it with a big electric drill… well no luck so far.. any help would be appreciated..

[@Chet_Vanderlinden]

how do you determine which direction the engine needs to turn

[@taylormach1699]

Thanks for the info.

[@northwestlife_9]

Is there a commercial version of a starter adapter/ free wheel thing-a-ma-jig, doohickey, deelybopper? Welding is not my bailiwick.

[@a1930ford]

Try the Performance Tool 3/8" Drive Ratcheting Socket Adapter. It is sold at Speedway and on Ebay for maybe $12 bucks or so. However, remember that you have to reset it after each use of it may get kicked back to the wrong direction when you have used it. It is like using a seat belt, in that you know each time you get into the car, you need to fasten your seatbelt. Same with this adaptor, as you have to always check it to make sure it is in the correct drive position or it can indeed kick back on you and possibly ruin your day, for sure. Tape or JB weld can lock it in place permanently so you don't have to worry in using this adaptor. The starter piece works great too, but if you are only using this for an occasional start up on a hard to start mower, edger or such and have limited welding equipment tor welding skills, then the ratchet adaptor is likely all you will need. I went to a local Auto Zone today to see if they had such in stock. The two simpleton people working the counter there today really didn't even know what products they sold to begin with. Good luck in tracking down the ratchet adaptor. There are some great videos on using such on KZbin, mostly under hard starting lawn equipment though.

[@northwestlife_9]

@@a1930ford thank you VERY much!

[@mr_sinister]

Hey there good Sir. I know that this video is several years old, but wanted to know how you are doing this without the bolt coming lose. Looks like one of your answers was to use a drill instead of an impact gun. Is that correct? I want to do this on an NSR50 and and NSF100 with a super high hp and compression stroker-big bore motor. Did you have to drill out the access port or was that motor already setup with the access? My motors don't have one. Thanks in advance

[@rileykirk11]

the reason why more amps makes the stop issue worse is there is less voltage drop under load, computer senses greater potential for damage/heat buildup, then shuts down quicker than if you used a lower amp battery setup. probably would still crank the beast over quick with a small battery

[@henryvanderhorn505]

Hi Jeff love your video, just a thought, try a starter motor off a car like a small smart car.

[@dtec30]

sorry to hear you were hurt jeff get well soon buddy would dropping the gear to 3 help with stall sensor ?

[@2jeffs1]

I shall try 3rd gear for the heck of it. (think it was like 2,200 RPM) Never did that but I know the drill never stalls in 1st (450 RPM) but really bangs bad from turning too slow. That's what was shearing the chuck left handed threaded screw on the other drills.

[@glennr9913]

Jeff, thanks for the video. I have an outboard motor that I need to rig up DIY starter for. They offer an electric starter kit, but charge $750 for it. I was wondering how to make a safety drive & the Chevy starter drive unit looks like the answer.

[@throttlemoto3391]

What do you call one way adapter?

[@Airshootingpractice]

Hi Jeff. Have you tried using a angle grinder? It has a lot of rpm's

[@ichiromax564]

This is something I have been looking for for years. May I know how strong the torque?

[@jeffchabotte]

what is that adapter on the end of your drill?

[@maclenio100]

From Brazil thanks Jeff!!! Keep doing great videos like that. could u tell me if this Dewalt is stronger than makita 481, makita 481 is the strongest. 120 newton.

[@2jeffs1]

Hi there. I can't answer that. I do know that Dewalt is very powerful tho. Couldn't believe it would turn over the engine without even using the compression release in second gear.

[@carlthornton3076]

Great Video!!!!