D2 backwards starter system

I apologize for triple the photo. Should be only one, been trying to delete the other two. Dan

A sniff of ether and it should start it fine. Depending on the gearing it should spin it a fair speed.

Hi kracked1, Yes I would think that the engine will kick off with a shot of the good stuff. However I will be rebuilding the pony and the main engine. Not fussy about the idea of having that flywheel spinning at the rear. I got to hand it to the old guy that taught of the idea to rig up a starter on the PTO. Cheers!

I found a Set up similar to that one but it was mounted directly to the PTO shaft on a small 15.  
I removed it once I put new rings in the engine as it starts so easy. 

Thank you Skinner
I have to get the main unseized and rebuilt. The pony is now free turning, however has a lot of side thrust on the crankshaft. The rear mounted starter is a great conversation item, however I don't think its very safe. Cheers
Dan

If you rebuild the pony, the usual method to control axial float is by positioning the main bearings, sometimes requiring drilling new dowel pin holes to locate the bearings. An option is to add thrust washers that take the axial load between the outside cheeks of the crank and the pony end-face / cover. This is what I did so the main bearings no longer handle the axial load. I'm happy with the results - of course, it requires machining so is an upgrade cost. You might find though that your existing bearings are suitable and just need new holes and new dowel pins.

a old farmer told dad and me to make a couple of wood wedges to support the pilot engine fly wheel when its not running and while working the machine the idea prevent its weight from walking the crank through those bearings. we didnt and we suffered a pilot engine lock up.