Differences in Starter Braces?
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Once the 2 rear bolts mount the starter in place (with correct mesh on the ring gear), the front mount just has to line up with the starter frame stud. If the brace you have won't line up correctly, either drill another hole/modify it; purchase the correct one; or make a bracket that will work. You really need that front mount for supporting the weight of the starter AND for transferring good electrical ground from the frame/ground wire to the starter.
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Once the 2 rear bolts mount the starter in place (with correct mesh on the ring gear), the front mount just has to line up with the starter frame stud. If the brace you have won't line up correctly, either drill another hole/modify it; purchase the correct one; or make a bracket that will work. You really need that front mount for supporting the weight of the starter AND for transferring good electrical ground from the frame/ground wire to the starter.
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From: Crossville TN
Yes. The lash between the (engaged) drive pinion and flywheel ring gear needs to be correct. Sometimes, you find shims between starter and engine block to get them set correctly. Too loose and teeth get broken off; too tight and the gears chew themselves up.
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From: Buxton Maine
Once the 2 rear bolts mount the starter in place (with correct mesh on the ring gear), the front mount just has to line up with the starter frame stud. If the brace you have won't line up correctly, either drill another hole/modify it; purchase the correct one; or make a bracket that will work. You really need that front mount for supporting the weight of the starter AND for transferring good electrical ground from the frame/ground wire to the starter.
Last edited by 69L46vert; Sep 19, 2014 at 06:20 PM.
