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I am setting up an engine to be run without a magneto. any idea where i can obtain 1/4 x 24 bolts to attach the starter ring ?

For my money Dan M on here has the best slinger and bolt kit.
He also makes a ring to keep triple gear pins from backing out.
I will not remove magnets for customer without one of those kits.

Thank you for the reply. I already have the retaining ring and slingers made. looking for a source for the bolts to attach the starter ring.

Try Mc Master Carr.

johnr wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 30, 2024 12:20 pm

Thank you for the reply. I already have the retaining ring and slingers made. looking for a source for the bolts to attach the starter ring.

6mm hex head.
I have done many conversions using metric bolts.

Hi John,
The 6mm will self lock in the threads so make sure the length is correct to tighten the ring gear.
Craig.

I Get the length to stick out 1/6" additional & peen the ends.
I use lock washers also. That & the self locking nature of the close thread makes for a triple safe install.
Never had one come loose.

P.S. These bolts are for the original 14-24 thread. I have no experience with the current incorrectly threaded 1/4-24 ring gears.

You can also retap the ring gear 1/4-28 and it will work just fine. As John mentioned you can also tap to a 6mm thread. Not sure I would just force the 6mm thread in to the ring gear.

Is this an item the vendors do NOT stock?