RE: starter

[Jim Grammer <jimg@domain.elided>]

>Does anyone have a starter for a 1950 L-120 with a 220 ci silver diamond
>engine?  Will later models with the same engine fit?  Any idea where I
>can get one?
>TIA
>Tom

I have both SD220's and BD-240's in various trucks, so I'll try to get a 
visual comparison for you over the weekend. I'd be very surprised if NAPA 
doesn't have a listing for the starter, however it may not be listed in 
their truck books. If not, have them get out the farm and industrial 
equipment catalog. The SD220 and variants were used on a wide variety of 
stationary power units, etc.. Based on the research I did while rebuilding 
my Cub starter, I bet they even list seperate parts like brushes, end 
bushings, and the like. Some even listed bendix repair kits! I'd recommend 
attempting a starter rebuild on something that old to just about anybody 
with any electrical common sense. They're pretty simple beasts, and I bet 
the #1 cause of failure is dirt and corrosion.

Jim