B&S starter conversion
#1
04-09-05, 06:19 PM
B&S starter conversion
Hi, I'm new to this forum. I own a Troy-Bild 5550 watt generator powered by 10 Hp B&S engine w/pull start . I would like to add an electric starter .... what would be the best way to go about it, I'm looking for least expencive way to do this. Is there a conversion kit available to do this? Thanks
#2
04-09-05, 08:42 PM
First thing to do is remove fan shroud and see if the flywheel has a ring gear for starter to engage. If not before you order flywheel, check to see if block is drilled and tapped for starter mount.
Hope this helps,
Mike
Hope this helps,
Mike
#5
04-11-05, 12:46 AM
Forum Topic Moderator
You should be able to convert it, but you'll need a charging stator (if the block is made to accept it, which it probably is since it is tapped for a starter). You'll also need a flywheel equipped with a ring gear, and possibly modify the shroud.
#7
04-12-05, 04:41 PM
B&S starter conversion
Hi, I appreciate all of the responces. To start with, I should point out that I'm not really interested in the charging system because since it is a generator it will sit in storage till is need it. The gasoline will be drained from the tank or sit with the treatment added. My intention is to connect the jumping cables, and start the generator that way. I plan on building a controll panel where there will be posts to attach the jumper cables , starter solenoid, and a momentary swith to energize the starter. Not having battery is one last thing to for me maintain 
. I want to do this using parts from older blown/damaged comparable engines........ Maybe someone have a parts i need at reasonable price? I'm curious what Hp models have the same flywheel w/gearring attached? Here are tge numbers that i got from the label.
FAMILY:5BSXS.3422HT 276010
All of the help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
BR
. I want to do this using parts from older blown/damaged comparable engines........ Maybe someone have a parts i need at reasonable price? I'm curious what Hp models have the same flywheel w/gearring attached? Here are tge numbers that i got from the label.FAMILY:5BSXS.3422HT 276010
All of the help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
BR
#8
04-13-05, 03:19 AM
The numbers you posted are not what we need, those are the emissions numbers. Look on the flywheel shroud for the Model, Type and Code numbers. And based on what you're trying to accomplish, provide the numbers of the prospective spare engines and I can tell you which will work and which will not.
#9
04-13-05, 02:37 PM
B&S starter conversion
Thank you for your help. Here are the numbers....
Model:204412,
Type:0147E1,
Code:050131YE
I don't have any particular motor in mind, I found a couple flywheels on the ebay(used) hoping that one of them would do the trick. Thanks.
BR
Model:204412,
Type:0147E1,
Code:050131YE
I don't have any particular motor in mind, I found a couple flywheels on the ebay(used) hoping that one of them would do the trick. Thanks.
BR
#11
04-14-05, 03:55 PM
B&S starter conversion
Thanks, for the reply. Today after work, I pulled the flywheel cover and there is no ringgear. 
So now my question is what size and type of motor would have comparable flywheel with the ringgear?. My local small engine shop closed it's doors, so my next option is to buy junk engine,etc. and do the flywheel swap. I took some pictures of the flywheel and can post it if someone wants to see them. Sorry, I'm not allowed to do this.
So now my question is what size and type of motor would have comparable flywheel with the ringgear?. My local small engine shop closed it's doors, so my next option is to buy junk engine,etc. and do the flywheel swap. I took some pictures of the flywheel and can post it if someone wants to see them. Sorry, I'm not allowed to do this.
Last edited by bronek; 04-15-05 at 05:08 AM.
#12
04-15-05, 03:01 PM
Unless my computer look-up is not accurate, as it certainly appears the flywheel includes the ring gear. The part number for the only flywheel listed for this model is 694954. Before you order one, i'd check with a local dealer and have them contact their distributor to check on the ring gear issue. As far as a used flywheel this one is used on many type# engines which includes model series 11, 20 and 21. All of which will be the slant cylinder design. It doesn't appear any of the upright cylinder design engines' flywheel will work.
#16
04-20-05, 12:51 PM
B&S starter conversion
After long wait to be able to talk to B&S factory rep(45 min wait) I find out the motor is not setup for electric starter. Currently the enginering department is working on starter kit for it, and it maybe available in about 6 month.
#17
10-01-05, 07:29 AM
Did the conversion
I just did a conversion on a B&S 10HP
Model 19G412
Type 0129
Code 960501-1A
The flywheel had 4 holes to bolt the ring gear on.
The total cost was about $143, new parts from dealer.
$110 for the starter, $25 for the Ring gear, $8 tax Total $143
Cut a piece out of the shroud to clear the starter gear.
Used an old Relay from a Ford truck for the switch, cut up an old jumper cable for the wiring.
The pull start clutch is threaded on, I thought it was a press fit and tried to pull it off. $12 for a new clutch. :-(
JimT
Model 19G412
Type 0129
Code 960501-1A
The flywheel had 4 holes to bolt the ring gear on.
The total cost was about $143, new parts from dealer.
$110 for the starter, $25 for the Ring gear, $8 tax Total $143
Cut a piece out of the shroud to clear the starter gear.
Used an old Relay from a Ford truck for the switch, cut up an old jumper cable for the wiring.
The pull start clutch is threaded on, I thought it was a press fit and tried to pull it off. $12 for a new clutch. :-(
JimT
Last edited by JimT; 10-08-05 at 06:21 AM. Reason: Correct price
