Ford Flathead Starter Indentification

[ckiernan]

Hi I have a Post WW2 generator with a '51 Ford Industrial 226 that has been in service at my place for over 12 years and I've rebuilt the starter a few times without issue. During this past hurricane, the bendix jammed up and now I'm struggling with finding either a suitable replacement bendix or replacement unit. The nose of the starter is stamped with 8RNN-11131 and there are no other markings on it to help me out. The parts I've bought thus far a Ford 226 Starter are:
- Brushes and Spring - good fitment and performance
- Bendix spring - no fitment at all

Can anyone help me identify what application this starter may be from or any suitable replacement. Its is a 2-bolt starter with a 10-tooth bendix and flange that has a 3" hole and 3.5" c-c bolt holes for mounting. The starter is mounted on the exhaust side with a exhaust down pipe that limits the available clearance. Imagine the bolt holes being at 1:30 and 6:30. The Flange-to-Flywheel depth is 1.25"

A traditional Ford Flathead starter will not work even though the stator and armature are Ford parts.

Attached are pics of the unit. Thanks for any help you can provide.

[deuce5wndw]

The 8RNN is a Ford tractor number. Maybe a tractor parts supplier could help identify it.

[ckiernan]

Thank you for the info. I tried Steiner Tractor and they told me that it was the nose casting part# but I'll keeping researching. Appreciate the help - Carey

[deuce5wndw]

After some research that is Ford industrial number. I have the literature on them except the 226. The part number for the starter on a 254 Lhead unit is 8Rnn-11001 Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

[deuce5wndw]

Coupe of photos from the catalog

[Bob C]

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I looked up the starter number in an old NAPA starter drive catalog and
is shows the Ford part number 8RNN-11350 and the NAPA number 16-225.
I did a search on both numbers but nothing came up.

[HD]

I am a rebuilder of antique starters and generators 40 + yrs., I have 100,s of drives, I do not have this one, google Vanbergen and Greener, they have a catalog with pictures, they have been making drives in the USA since 1919, if you can not find the one you want they will let you send them a picture , if they do not have 1 they can rebuild yours, I have been doing business with them for yrs, they are A1