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ID info for Henry J L134 engine/starter
« on: November 16, 2016, 11:54:59 PM »
Hello, Newbie here.  I'm searching for ID info for flywheel/ring gear & starter data for my L134 Supersonic engine that has been transplanted into a M38 Jeep.  The starter is missing and I don't know where to begin to find the info to get one that will work for this application.  Any help is appreciated.   :(

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Re: ID info for Henry J L134 engine/starter
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2016, 12:56:39 AM »
There were two types of starter used - Autolite or Delco-Remy and they do not interchange. Each one used a different clutch housing and ring gear. If the engine had an Autolite starter, the clutch housing will look like this -


If it had Delco, the clutch housing is like this -


Notice the one that takes Autolite has a hole and bushing in the center for the starter shaft. It also has holes on top and bottom for the bolts that fasten it. 
The  one for Delco does not have the center hole for the starter shaft and has a stud for the top starter fastener (a nut on the stud) and a hole for a bottom fastener which is a nut and bolt.
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Re: ID info for Henry J L134 engine/starter
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2016, 07:42:33 AM »
Thanks for the info and picts.  Now I suppose I need to count the teeth on the ring gear to find which bendix gear fits. 

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Re: ID info for Henry J L134 engine/starter
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2016, 07:05:31 PM »
The HJ Parts book doesn't mention how many teeth each one have but here's some pics which should help. 
This flywheel goes with the Autolite starter:



This one goes with Delco:



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Re: ID info for Henry J L134 engine/starter
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2016, 06:48:55 AM »
Photo: #2 is what I believe was previously used.

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Re: ID info for Henry J L134 engine/starter
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2016, 08:36:38 AM »
That's an Autolite starter, which is the more common type, but the one pictured is not a Henry J starter. Actually,  none of the starters pictured are Henry J. If it is similar to that one (#2) then you need the one which goes with that Autolite type. 
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Re: ID info for Henry J L134 engine/starter
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2016, 07:44:57 PM »
On the GM Delco system with the Positive Shift Over-Running Clutch, the rounded teeth on the flywheel face forward.  On the Autolite system with the Bendix Drive with the Disengagement Spring, the rounded teeth on the flywheel face to the rear.