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Don Acton
Member
Username: captain_don
Post Number: 10
Registered: 09-2009
| | Posted on Monday, October 26, 2009 - 11:41 pm: | 
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I used a starter from a 318 Jet on my LM 318 and the gears won't match or engage. Starter turns but misses the flywheel gear. Any help? Don |
Fastjeff
Senior Member
Username: fastjeff
Post Number: 7015
Registered: 09-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 06:30 am: |
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Are you sure the Bendix is extending? Try zapping the starter off the motor and see.
Jeff |
Don Acton
Member
Username: captain_don
Post Number: 11
Registered: 09-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 07:57 am: |
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The starter worked fine on the Jet engine and I tried it off the engine and it is extending. I measured the flywheels and they are the same. I am wondering if the bell housing is different causing the mismatch of the gears. Don |
Fastjeff
Senior Member
Username: fastjeff
Post Number: 7020
Registered: 09-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 11:11 am: |
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Probably. Ticks me off why they can't make them fit most of the motors.
Jeff |
Conqueror
Advanced Member
Username: 300hb
Post Number: 142
Registered: 03-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 12:58 pm: |
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Maybe they are but you have to shim it. Even if the housing's are different I only know of 1 starter.
Dave from the ChryslerCrew.com checks in here once in awhile but you can ask him direct. He happens to own a jet. |
Buehler Jet
Member
Username: bogdenz
Post Number: 92
Registered: 06-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 01:33 pm: |
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Don - I have a 318 jet and your bell housing deduction is likely. Since jets are driven directly off of the flywheel, the bell housings are different than those designed to marry to a trans. The unit may be slightly different. If you have access to the jet, you may want to compare mount location/positions to confirm. |
Don Acton
Member
Username: captain_don
Post Number: 12
Registered: 09-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - 09:27 pm: |
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There is more to this story. I got my boat in pieces and the futher I go the more I find out. Someone has been swapping parts from several engines. I have been looking really hard today, and I believe the flywheel is the wrong size. I took the starter off my running engine and it won't engage. The flywheel seems to be to small. Does this help? Were there different sizes? Don |
Fastjeff
Senior Member
Username: fastjeff
Post Number: 7025
Registered: 09-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 02:16 am: |
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Yes. Ugh! Good luck.
Jeff |
Don Acton
Member
Username: captain_don
Post Number: 13
Registered: 09-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 10:34 am: |
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I believe I have solved the problem. There were two flywheels made. Mine is aprox. 12-1/2 inches and the other is called a 14 inch (actually about 13-1/2) . I have ordered one and will see if this correct the problem. Thanks for the input as always. Don |
Fastjeff
Senior Member
Username: fastjeff
Post Number: 7027
Registered: 09-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - 11:19 am: |
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Hope that does it!
Jeff |
David Kain
Advanced Member
Username: hurrikain
Post Number: 148
Registered: 08-2008
| | Posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 07:11 pm: |
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Don what trans are you running if your using a BW set up you should have a 160 tooth flywheel...
Also folks try installing a automotive flywheel in their boat and find out it is 18 teeth to small. If you need the correct one call me and I can hook you up with the proper one.
David Kain |
Don Acton
Member
Username: captain_don
Post Number: 14
Registered: 09-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 12:06 am: |
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Thanks David, bought one (arrived today) from Marine Parts Source. Counted the teeth and you are right on. 160 teeth. Will install tomorrow and hope everything goes well. Thanks again, Don |
Fastjeff
Senior Member
Username: fastjeff
Post Number: 7065
Registered: 09-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 05:48 am: |
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Got 'em crossed for you!
Jeff |
