Simple Starter Motor Question
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Simple Starter Motor Question
Hey guys, Im replacing my stock starter motor in my 1980 bcos the solenoid is gone -
so ive figured mite as well get a new & better starter -
i am thinking about getting a gear reduction high torque starter motor -
my only question is - as long as the bolt pattern is offset it will work fine, right?
or are there other things to place into consideration - or is it as simple as the bolt pattern being identical?
Many thanks for any replies/advice/help
so ive figured mite as well get a new & better starter -
i am thinking about getting a gear reduction high torque starter motor -
my only question is - as long as the bolt pattern is offset it will work fine, right?
or are there other things to place into consideration - or is it as simple as the bolt pattern being identical?
Many thanks for any replies/advice/help
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Richard this has both bolt holes for either a 152 or 168 tooth flex or flywheel.
Racecar cranking power.
Summit's lightweight Nippondenso-type Protorque starters offer a 4.0:1 gear-reduction ratio and a whopping 1.9 HP. That's 222 ft.-lbs of racecar cranking power. If that's not enough, there are even more powerful 3.1 HP monsters, which are a pound lighter! They have a 4.44:1 reduction ratio and churn out an awesome 342 ft.-lbs. of torque. Both of these powerhouses are suitable for engines up to 502 c.i.d., and compression ratios of up to 18.0:1. GM versions are adjustable for four mounting positions; Ford types, for 18. A gold dichromate finish prevents corrosion and electrical shorts on both.
my older 168 flex setup with a 9.5 inch 3800 stall torque converter
Racecar cranking power.
Summit's lightweight Nippondenso-type Protorque starters offer a 4.0:1 gear-reduction ratio and a whopping 1.9 HP. That's 222 ft.-lbs of racecar cranking power. If that's not enough, there are even more powerful 3.1 HP monsters, which are a pound lighter! They have a 4.44:1 reduction ratio and churn out an awesome 342 ft.-lbs. of torque. Both of these powerhouses are suitable for engines up to 502 c.i.d., and compression ratios of up to 18.0:1. GM versions are adjustable for four mounting positions; Ford types, for 18. A gold dichromate finish prevents corrosion and electrical shorts on both.
my older 168 flex setup with a 9.5 inch 3800 stall torque converter
