The 400 size motors would probably work, it takes quite a bit of power to spin a flooded engine, even then the cone will slip on the spinner. It is just right for the smaller engines. The full size starters have way too much power.
My neighbor wants to make one of these and is trying to find an old dustbuster at his mother's house.

If you don't have everything you need to make one, the Sullivan 1/2A starter would be the best way to go.