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Following the starter clutch saga on my Atlas engined racer which has now seen off three starter clutches I decided to see if it was possible to convert it to run a starter clutch from a Zane 668. The Zane unit is a much better design than the OE Atlas starter clutch offering an improved mechanical advantage coupled with lower gearing and a superior sprag clutch.
Unfortunately it's not a bolt on conversion but nonetheless it's a relatively straightforward job which requires the starter clutch,starter gear and idler gear from a 668 . It requires a small amount of machining to the idler gear and the alternator case .
The new set up now spins the high compression motor over with ease.
Milling off the alternator housing
The Zane unit is much neater and lighter than the Atlas starter clutch.
Unfortunately it's not a bolt on conversion but nonetheless it's a relatively straightforward job which requires the starter clutch,starter gear and idler gear from a 668 . It requires a small amount of machining to the idler gear and the alternator case .
The new set up now spins the high compression motor over with ease.
Milling off the alternator housing
The Zane unit is much neater and lighter than the Atlas starter clutch.
