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Old May 22, 2020 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by lionelhutz
This would be the DBElectric one I would use.

https://www.dbelectrical.com/product...sdr0020-l.html

You also need the correct bolts when changing to a mini-starter.
Yup ... if, IF it has the smaller 153T flywheel. / straight starter bolt pattern.
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Old May 22, 2020 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Big2Bird

This is the spacer Lionel is talking about.
​​​​​​yup ... for longer case, longer pole shoes, longer armature ... sometimes "BBC" starter
So long as it's a Not Correctly Restored Stingray, I'd forget those heavy anchors and go for more modern that're more powerful & less than 1/2 the above's weight.
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The brown cap on the solenoid denotes the high temp unit used on motorhomes.
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Originally Posted by Big2Bird

This is the spacer Lionel is talking about.

That's the spacer you find on the higher torque starter motor.
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Old May 24, 2020 | 02:53 PM
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$55 delivered and (now) Is showing in stock & comes w/ bolts
This for Marine Mercruiser w/ GM V8 with small flywheel / straight starter bolt pattern and has "R" terminal for points (disregard if no points)

DB Elec SDR0272

https://www.dbelectrical.com/product...t-sdr0272.html
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