{"product_id":"starter-motor-170fe-15100a-170f-15100a-compatible-for-170f-178f-186f-engine-boss-air-compressor-bc20d-112l","title":"Starter Motor 170FE-15100A 170F-15100A 170E-15100A for 170F 178F 178FA 186F 186FA Single Cylinder Diesel Engine Boss Air Compressor BC20D-112L","description":"\u003ch3\u003e✅ Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170F \/ 178F \/ 186F series single-cylinder air-cooled diesel engines (Chinese standard universal engine platform)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM \/ Cross Reference Part Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170FE-15100A (170FE15100A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170F-15100A (170F15100A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170E-15100A (170E15100A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits 170F \/ 178F \/ 186F Series Single-Cylinder Air-Cooled Diesel Engines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e170F\u003c\/strong\u003e — single-cylinder air-cooled diesel (~3.5HP) — generator \/ water pump \/ sprayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e178F\u003c\/strong\u003e — single-cylinder air-cooled diesel (~5HP) — generator \/ water pump \/ compressor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e178FA\u003c\/strong\u003e — single-cylinder air-cooled diesel with electric start (~5HP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e186F\u003c\/strong\u003e — single-cylinder air-cooled diesel (~6.5–7HP) — generator \/ compressor \/ pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e186FA\u003c\/strong\u003e — single-cylinder air-cooled diesel with electric start (~6.5–7HP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits Boss Air Compressors (186F-powered):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBoss BC20D-112L — 20-gallon diesel air compressor (186F series engine)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Fitment Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 170F \/ 178F \/ 186F engine series is manufactured by multiple Chinese engine producers (including Changfa, Jiangdong, and others) under a common standard design. Verify your engine model designation (170F \/ 178F \/ 178FA \/ 186F \/ 186FA) and existing starter part number before ordering. Contact us to confirm fitment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🔧 Product Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect OEM Replacement — 170FE-15100A Starter for 170F \/ 178F \/ 186F Universal Diesel Engine Platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drop-in replacement for all compatible 170F, 178F, 178FA, 186F, and 186FA single-cylinder air-cooled diesel engine applications — matching original 170FE-15100A \/ 170F-15100A \/ 170E-15100A starter specifications for reliable electric starting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 Part Number Formats Covered — Hyphenated and Continuous Formats for All Catalog Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Covers 6 part number variations — 170FE-15100A \/ 170FE15100A \/ 170F-15100A \/ 170F15100A \/ 170E-15100A \/ 170E15100A — in both hyphenated and continuous formats, ensuring correct identification across all engine manufacturer catalogs, equipment brand parts lists, and aftermarket supplier databases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e170F \/ 178F \/ 186F — The World’s Most Widely Produced Single-Cylinder Diesel Engine Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 170F \/ 178F \/ 186F series is a Chinese national standard single-cylinder air-cooled diesel engine design manufactured by dozens of Chinese engine producers (including Changfa, Jiangdong, Loncin, and others) and exported to over 100 countries. These engines power a vast global installed base of small generators, water pumps, agricultural sprayers, diesel air compressors, and small construction equipment across Asia, Africa, South America, Australia, and beyond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoss BC20D-112L — Boss’s Popular 20-Gallon Diesel Air Compressor for Remote Jobsite and Farm Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Boss BC20D-112L is one of Boss’s well-known diesel-powered air compressors in the Australian and South African markets — trusted by tradespeople, farmers, and remote-site operators for powering pneumatic tools in locations without reliable grid power. The BC20D-112L uses the 186F series diesel engine, making this starter a direct replacement for Boss compressor owners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectric Start Convenience on a Universal Diesel Platform — Essential for Daily Operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 170F \/ 178F \/ 186F engines in FA (electric start) configuration use this starter for convenient push-button starting — eliminating recoil pull-start effort for operators using generators, compressors, and pumps in daily commercial, agricultural, and construction site applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarter Motor Failure on 170F \/ 178F \/ 186F Engines — Simple, Reliable Replacement for a Universally Deployed Engine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Starter motor failure on 170F \/ 178F \/ 186F engines typically presents as no-crank or slow-crank on electric-start variants. Due to the universal nature of this engine platform, quality replacement starters are available and straightforward to install — restoring electric start functionality with minimal downtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e📦 What's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e1× Starter Motor — New Aftermarket (170FE-15100A \/ 170F-15100A \/ 170E-15100A)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e🔑 Key Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170FE-15100A \/ 170FE15100A — 170F-15100A \/ 170F15100A — 170E-15100A \/ 170E15100A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Engines:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170F \/ 178F \/ 178FA \/ 186F \/ 186FA single-cylinder air-cooled diesel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small diesel generators \/ water pumps \/ agricultural sprayers \/ diesel air compressors \/ small construction equipment — Boss BC20D-112L air compressor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal single-cylinder diesel engine platform — agricultural \/ construction \/ generator \/ compressor \/ pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Aftermarket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170FE-15100A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e⚠️ The 170F \/ 178F \/ 186F engine series is produced by multiple manufacturers under a common standard design. Please verify your engine model designation (170F \/ 178F \/ 178FA \/ 186F \/ 186FA) and existing starter part number before purchasing. Contact us if unsure — we are happy to confirm fitment for your 170F \/ 178F \/ 186F engine application or Boss BC20D-112L air compressor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fuel Parts Depot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47489538523292,"sku":"170FE-15100A","price":176.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7843\/8300\/files\/335177202608291042566a924730361cd.jpg?v=1787972703","url":"https:\/\/fuelpartsdepot.com\/products\/starter-motor-170fe-15100a-170f-15100a-compatible-for-170f-178f-186f-engine-boss-air-compressor-bc20d-112l","provider":"Fuel Parts Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}