Ok I just recieved my FID Electric starter: Packaging is Nice but the downside is no directions come with it, Upside is there are quite a few videos out on how to wire this starter.
This starter has a 3 nut configuration vs the standard 4 nut confiuration with the stock pull start. Upon installation there are some Mods that have to be done. 1st the Radio box has to be move 3/4 in and holes redrilled. There is enough room to acheive this issue. Next the leg to the roll bar will have to be moved inward and inch and a hole tapped for it to be screwed down to frame, next the side panel will need hole cut out for housing cover of starter engine to fit thru.
THis is not a real concern since the Housing cover is really thick plastic to protect it and it seals really well. Also rock and gravel wont bother it. Also the bottle plastic guard on that side will need to be trimmed down about and inch for proper placement under the starter motor. I'll take more pictures and a video when complete.
My suggestion also would be to mount the 7.2 volt battery need for this on the opposite side of the vehichle since there is room on the servo side. I would rubber proof it with liquid rubble them a simple zip tie to the frame . the wireing harness box will sit nicely ontop of the receiver box with a simple screw or on the opposite side with the battery. I had a huge concern about the motor may touch the center gear but there is actually a 2 inch gap between the gear and the starter motor so no worries there... i'll Update more as I progress.
This starter has a 3 nut configuration vs the standard 4 nut confiuration with the stock pull start. Upon installation there are some Mods that have to be done. 1st the Radio box has to be move 3/4 in and holes redrilled. There is enough room to acheive this issue. Next the leg to the roll bar will have to be moved inward and inch and a hole tapped for it to be screwed down to frame, next the side panel will need hole cut out for housing cover of starter engine to fit thru.
THis is not a real concern since the Housing cover is really thick plastic to protect it and it seals really well. Also rock and gravel wont bother it. Also the bottle plastic guard on that side will need to be trimmed down about and inch for proper placement under the starter motor. I'll take more pictures and a video when complete.
My suggestion also would be to mount the 7.2 volt battery need for this on the opposite side of the vehichle since there is room on the servo side. I would rubber proof it with liquid rubble them a simple zip tie to the frame . the wireing harness box will sit nicely ontop of the receiver box with a simple screw or on the opposite side with the battery. I had a huge concern about the motor may touch the center gear but there is actually a 2 inch gap between the gear and the starter motor so no worries there... i'll Update more as I progress.
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