Tap size to remove starter bushing?

[getsum111]

Hello again. I did lots of searching, and found how to remove the starter bushing using a tap. Unfortunately, the small set I own does not have the size tap I need, so I am going to buy one. I was unable to find the size tap I need for this procedure. And yes, I know an autostick starter is self supporting, but I do not have the $ to spend on this right now. Daughter starts college in fall, and room/board fees are due.

Also, if anyone knows of the best place to order one, I'd appreciate it. Wolfsburg West has them cheap, but it sucks to pay $2 for the bushing and $8 in shipping. FWIW, it's on a 72 Standard Beetle, w/ manual transmisssion.
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[getsum111]

I found a thread that says to try 9/16" tap. Anyone have experience with this? The same thread also suggested 14mm. Hmmmm......
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[GA_Boy]

1/2 x 13 or 7/16 x 14. depends on the bushing.
Marvin

[getsum111]

Thanks. I'll give that a shot.
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[getsum111]

Just for future reference, for my 72 Std. Beetle, it was the 7/16 x 14. The bushing came out so easy that I was afraid I broke something.
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[61 BUS]

For a 6V bushing, use a 1/2" tap.
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[joey1320]

I used an M11 by 1.5 tap on my '71 Super
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[heimlich]

I'm replacing all my starters with the ones for automatics (as needed). No bushings needed.
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[Cusser]

[68IHscout]

[Cusser]

[68IHscout]

I have a tap set i have hardly use thanks Cusser

[Cusser]

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[Cusser]

My two VWs have starters and generators actually rebuilt-by-Bosch, but those were obtained over 25 years ago each. If such stuff is actually obtainable these days, I'd search it out.

I might myself consider an autostick starter if I need one, know that my 1971 is still on its factory starter bushing, replaced the 1970 one last year for the first time.
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