Starter Replacement
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Starter Replacement
I had my 360 engine on my 1972 250 rebuilt and shortly after it started eating starters. After 3 autozone starters I realized the holes in the starter were larger than in an original Ford starter. This was allowing the starter to get in a bind and not release as soon as it cranked. I got some bushings and it helped but now my flywheel teeth are so roughed up it still binds. I am going to replace the flywheel. Any suggestions on a starter that will fit exactly?
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I like the Powermaster XS Torque Starter that I've had for over seven years...brand new and made in the USA. Besides working well, it is also easier to install than an OEM starter style if you have long tube headers.
Remember to verify the teeth count on your new flywheel.
Remember to verify the teeth count on your new flywheel.
Cargo Master
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From: Kenner,La.
Starter
The sheet metal plate between the bellhousing and engine block register the starter no matter how large the mounting holes are. There is a smaller diameter centering/registering nose on a Ford industrial/ marine starter and if by mistake that style of starter was obtained that will cause flywheel damage. There is only about 1/8” difference between the 2 starter noses. So after the new ring gear is installed be sure that what ever starter you use that the starter fits snugly in the plate’s hole.
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The sheet metal plate between the bellhousing and engine block register the starter no matter how large the mounting holes are. There is a smaller diameter centering/registering nose on a Ford industrial/ marine starter and if by mistake that style of starter was obtained that will cause flywheel damage. There is only about 1/8” difference between the 2 starter noses. So after the new ring gear is installed be sure that what ever starter you use that the starter fits snugly in the plate’s hole.
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