MEP-002 start would not work on MEP-003 - flywheel difference did not engage

[bimota]

Ok, we took a working MEP-002 start and moved it to an MEP-003 - thinking this was a straightforward change. First thing we hit was the larger MEP-003 fuel tank. So we undid the fuel tank strap and moved the tank so the solenoid would clear - strange but not a big deal.

Then the starter would not engage the flywheel - different distance - that was a shocker. I though the starters are interchangeable.

So we put the MEP-002 starter back on MEP-002 and started it up.

What gives? - I need a starter for an MEP-003 and don't want to repeat the exercise. Can anyone clarify?
Anyone have an MEP-003 start laying around they want to sell?

 

[bimota]

Sorry about typos - I'm late for happy hour.

 

[Isaac-1]

Can you post photos, something does not sound right here.

Ike

p.s. Could this be some 3rd party non original starter on the MEP-002a, also is it a type 1 or type 2 starter?

 

[dangier]

If the starter hits the fuel tank, it is not the one for the 003. I can take my 003 starter out and put back in with the fuel tank in place.

Pictures?

David

 

[Harleyd315]

I took a starter off an 003 engine and put it on an 002 with out any problems.

 

[storeman]

He contacted me by e-mail and I just shipped him a correct starter. Not sure what he has as I have seen no pictures. At least I thinks it was him. Same circumstances and state but no reference to SS posting.
Jerry