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Dec 2, 2007 | 04:26 PM

greythorn3

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starter differrences

Hey i have a 84 f250 and was wondering if you can use the gear reduction starter on these 6.9's? it says the gear reduction ones are 13 tooth and the 84 direct drive one is 10 tooth? im not sure what to think.. do you need to change the flexplate or ring gear? what years ahve 13 and what years have 10 teeth on the starter?

Ray

Dec 2, 2007 | 04:37 PM

Dave Sponaugle

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Mitsubishi gear reduction will bolt right on.
I have been running one for years.

Dec 2, 2007 | 04:39 PM

greythorn3

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but dave if your original starter was a direct drive 10 tooth and you replace it witth a gear reduction 13 tooth it will work?

ray

Dec 2, 2007 | 05:22 PM

87crewdually

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Originally Posted by greythorn3

but dave if your original starter was a direct drive 10 tooth and you replace it witth a gear reduction 13 tooth it will work?

ray

That's what he said. I have one on my 87 6.9. Because of it's reduction they put on three more teeth to keep up the cranking rpms.

Dec 2, 2007 | 09:11 PM

dwaymar

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they work wonders had one on the 85 forever i guess just can't remember when we change it out

Dec 2, 2007 | 11:18 PM

knash0727

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Where can I get one, and how much?

Dec 3, 2007 | 12:12 AM

Ford428CJ

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I use a ND Mini gear reduction starter in my 6.9. But I guess for you guys, the top bolt is a pain to get at. I bought mine brand new delivered to my door step for $135 off E-Pay lol........JMO